Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that is often mistaken for gout or other arthritic conditions. Proper diagnosis of pseudogout is important. Untreated pseudogout can result in severe joint degeneration, chronic inflammation, and chronic disability. Here are 10 facts you should know about pseudogout. Read the full pseudogout article here …

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1. Sip Water To Prevent Gout Attacks [ad] Drinking water might be a simple, safe and effective way of preventing recurrent gout attacks, according to research presented this week at the American...

Drinking water might be a simple, safe and effective way of preventing recurrent gout attacks, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa.

Dehydration has been thought to be a possible trigger for acute gout attacks. Researchers recently set out to determine whether water consumption would reduce the risk for recurrent gout attacks by conducting an Internet-based study that aimed to assess a set of potential risk factors thought to trigger recurrent gout attacks. Read the full gout article here.

Source: American College of Rheumatology

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2. Skim Milk May Be Effective In The Management Of Gout [ad] Gout – without doubt one of the most painful types of Arthritis – is often difficult to manage on a day to day basis....

Gout – without doubt one of the most painful types of Arthritis – is often difficult to manage on a day to day basis. Milk is known to have an effect on the levels of concentration of uric acid in the body – the acid most implicated in developing gout. The  American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting this week announced the results of a study which sought to assess the effect of skim milk on serum uric acid concentrations. The risk of gout is increased with elevated levels of uric acid in the body. They discovered a marked difference between various types of skim milk and that of soy milk. The implications of increasing milk intake for gout sufferers are well defined in this study. You can read the full report here.

Source: American College of Rheumatology

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