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Prioritizing Your Health with Infusion Therapy: Unveiling its Benefits and Process

Prioritizing Your Health with Infusion Therapy: Unveiling its Benefits and Process

2023-09-14T09:52:10-07:00September 10th, 2023|Gout, Osteoporosis, Rheumatology|

When it comes to your health, ensuring you receive the finest care available is paramount. Enter infusion therapy, a medical innovation poised to revolutionize your treatment experience. In this article, we'll delve into the advantages of infusion therapy and demystify its workings. Understanding Infusion Therapy Infusion therapy offers a unique approach to delivering medications, suitable for a wide array of conditions, including Autoimmune conditions, Arthritis, and Gout, among others. Instead of relying on pills, infusion ...

How to Know if Your Pain is Gout and Three Things You Can do Right Now

How to Know if Your Pain is Gout and Three Things You Can do Right Now

2023-08-03T11:31:04-07:00August 3rd, 2023|Gout, Rheumatology|

Knee pain from Arthritis, gout or infections. Gout is a form of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide. If you're experiencing sudden, intense joint pain, it's essential to understand whether it could be gout and how to manage it properly. In this article, we will explore how to differentiate gout pain and provide three steps to deal with it. Recognizing the Symptoms Gout typically affects the joints, most commonly the big toe, ...

Gout Triggers and How to Avoid Them

Gout Triggers and How to Avoid Them

2023-06-20T17:54:54-07:00June 20th, 2023|Gout, Rheumatology|

Gout is a form of painful, inflammatory arthritis that impacts millions of people around the world. It is a condition that occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and swelling. Fortunately, gout can be managed with medicines and lifestyle changes, however, certain triggers can worsen the condition and increase the risk of gout flares or “gout attacks.” Learning which triggers to avoid is a great way for people with ...

5 Simple Diet Changes That Can Prevent Gout Attacks

5 Simple Diet Changes That Can Prevent Gout Attacks

2022-01-24T16:48:17-08:00January 24th, 2022|Gout|

Gout is a common type of arthritis that affects around 8.3 million people in the US alone, but can be prevented by simple diet changes. Gout occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joints. This buildup of crystals can lead to inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. Gout is especially common in the feet (big toes), but it can occur in any joint in the body. The primary cause of gout ...

Can I Get Kidney Stones if I Have Gout? – Answers to Your Gout FAQs

Can I Get Kidney Stones if I Have Gout? – Answers to Your Gout FAQs

2022-12-08T10:39:07-08:00January 12th, 2022|Gout|

If you are suffering from gout, you may also be concerned about other health issues that may arise as a complication of this disease, such as kidney stones. Gout is already painful enough on its own, so it is understandable that you would want to do everything you can to avoid any other additional health problems. Unfortunately, gout does put you at a higher risk of developing kidney stones. But with proper treatment for gout, ...

How to Ease Gout Symptoms by Changing Your Diet

How to Ease Gout Symptoms by Changing Your Diet

2022-12-08T10:39:08-08:00November 30th, 2021|Gout|

Gout is a common type of arthritis that affects around 8.3 million people in the US alone. Gout occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the body, creating crystals in the joints. This buildup can lead to inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. Gout is especially common in the feet, but it can occur at any joint in the body. The primary cause of gout is uric acid buildup, which can occur ...