Gout

There are different types of arthritis one among them is gout that is considered a complex form of arthritis. This disease is more common in men as compared to women. Women after menopause are more susceptible to gout. The patient dealing with cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, & obesity are at higher risk of facing gout problem. The formation of uric crystals in the joints is responsible for gout. It is caused by the deposition of excess uric acid in the bloodstream. In this disease, the base of the big toe is affected. At the middle of the night time the attack of gout increases. Gout is characterized by swelling, redness, tenderness in the joints, & severe attacks of pain.

What are the Signs & Symptoms of Gout?

The patient having gout problem have signs & symptoms that usually appear at night time.

• Intense pain in joints that usually affect the big toe, elbows, wrists, ankles, knees & fingers.
• Redness, swelling, inflammation, tenderness, & stiffness in the joints.
• With the progression of gout the joints are not able to move joints normally.

What are the Causes of Gout?

Gout usually takes place when there is an accumulation of urate crystals in the joints. These crystals are formed when the level of uric acid increases in the blood. Uric acid is produced in the body when the purines are breakdown. These purines are mostly found in seafood, organ meat, & steak. The food items that promote a high level of uric acid are beer, alcoholic beverages, & sweetened drinks.

What are the Different Types of Gout?

The various types of gout are mentioned below in detail:

1. Acute gout: In this type, the urate crystals are deposit suddenly causing intense pain, inflammation, & stiffness. These symptoms may subside within 3 to 10 days. The flares are triggered due to alcohol, drugs, & stressful events.
2. Intercritical gout: In this type, the flares of a gout attack may not occur for months or years if not treated on time. If not treated over time these urate crystals may be deposited in tissues.
3. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia: At this stage, the uric acid of a person is elevated without any symptoms. Urate crystals may be deposited in tissue that causes damage.
4. Pseudogout: In pseudogout, the joints are irritated with calcium pyrophosphate crystals than urate crystals.
5. Chronic tophaceous gout: It is the most debilitating type of gout that permanently damages the joints & kidneys.

Who are at a Higher Risk of Developing Gout?

There are many factors that are responsible for the development of gout such as:

1.  The obese persons are at risk of developing more uric acid due to which kidneys have difficulty in developing uric acid.
2. Eating a diet rich in seafood, meat, & drinking beer, alcohol, soft drinks that are responsible for increasing gout risk.
3. Diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart diseases, metabolic syndrome, & kidney diseases are responsible for gout.
4. Family history is also another reason for the development of gout.
5. The patient between the ages of 30 & 50 is more likely to develop gout.
6. Trauma & recent surgeries can attack gout in an individual.

What is the Ayurvedic treatment for Gout?

In Ayurveda, the gout is known as “Vatarakta” which signifies the association of vata disorder with the vitiated Pitta dosha  & Rakta Dhatu. The doshas & dhatus are mainly affected by the progression of this disease. Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides a complete solution for gout patients named “Gout Care Kit” for proper treatment. This kit contains five medicines that are mentioned in detail given below:

1. Detox Premium Powder:

This medicine is specially formed to remove all the toxins from the body naturally and provide good health. It includes some of the pure bhasmas which has proven results in the management of gout. The powder contains Akik pishti, Shukta pishti, Sudhyog tablet, Shankh bhasma, Giloy satv, Moti pishti, etc. These ingredients are very beneficial to detox the body and ultimately reduce all symptoms of gout.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Panchasakar Churna:

As the name described it contains a total of five ingredients such as Shunthi, Haritaki, Trivrit, Pippali, and Sauvarchal lavan. The churna is very beneficial to relieve the pain, stiffness, redness in the joints, and cure the gout from its root cause.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

3. Pain-O-Kill Syrup:

It is herbal syrup which is best to relieve any kind of pain & discomfort in the body. The syrup is made up of natural ingredients such as Punarnava root, Methi seeds, Garlic bulb, Nirgundi leaves, Ashwagandha root, etc. It helps to neutralize the increased uric acid levels in the body.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily before meal.

4. Rasayan vati:

G-Amrita capsules is a unique poly-herbal approach to cure the hyperuricemia and gout naturally. Each capsule contains Gokshura, Guggulu, Bibhitaki, Amrita, Haritaki, etc. It shows very effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and it effectively reduces uric acid, pain, and inflammation of joints in gout patients.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 capsules twice daily with normal water.

5. Nerve up tablet:

These tablets are pure ayurvedic formulation. Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata and kapha dosha. It acts as a nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. It is very beneficial to relieve the swelling, tenderness, inflammation of the joints. This also helps in the treatment of joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, sciatica, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Makar rasayan:

It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, guduchi satva, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, ras sindoor, moonga bhasma, shankh bhasma, praval pishti etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, analgesic and immune modulator properties. It helps to rejuvenate body tissues and act as an immune modulator, Immunity booster, Improves vitality, improves the overall health of an individual, Acts on Central Nervous System, Help reduces stress and anxiety.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

7. Uric care tablets:

Uric care tablets reduces Kapha doshas impacting high URIC ACID levels of the body and acts as a potent diuretic. It helps reduce the pain while passing urine and clear the obstruction of urine. It is also used to treat cough, oedema, asthma and various kidney problems. It contains ingredients like gokhru, imali kshar, yavakshar, kalmi shora, nausadar, swarna gairik etc. This formulation possesses hypotensive, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac and diuretic properties.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

What is the Panchakarma Treatment for Gout Patients?

Gout is a serious problem if not treated on time. So for dealing with the root cause of this disease not only ayurvedic medicines will work but panchakarma therapies also provide fruitful results. The therapies recommended to gout patients are:

1. Baluka Sweda: This is the type of sweda that comes under the category of Pinda Sweda. In this therapy sand is tied in a bolus that provide heat to the affected joints. It is the best for expelling out vata & kapha dosha from the body.
2. Anuvasana vasti: In Anuvasana vasti the medicated oil or ghritam is administered as enema. It will help in the overall detoxification of the body. This procedure helps in cleaning the colon & rejuvenating its function naturally.
3. Parishek: In this therapy, warm kwatha with herbs are formed that are poured over the body. It pacifies the vata, kapha dosha, & maintain all symptoms related to gout.

The ayurvedic medicines & the panchakarma therapies mentioned above give good & effective results to the gout patients.