Getting Gout Under Control

Summary Gout once thought to be a disease of Kings and Aristocracy is now considered one of the most common inflammatory conditions. It can also be excruciatingly painful. According to the National Institutes of Health, gout is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and causes joint inflammation. Often gout can be triggered by certain foods, lifestyle choices and other modifiable risk factors. In this program, we will raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of gout as well as the most effective treatments. We will stress the need for communication between patient and physician. We will hear directly from patients about how the treatments are working for themâEUR¦ and hear from physicians about the importance of sticking with those treatments long term.

S22.E2 ∙ Getting Gout Under Control

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Stars : Ellen Marguerite Cullivan Carlos Pagan Mubin Syed Sumeet Patel

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Nov 30, 2011

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Information Television Network

Summary Gout once thought to be a disease of Kings and Aristocracy is now considered one of the most common inflammatory conditions. It can also be excruciatingly painful. According to the National Institutes of Health, gout is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and causes joint inflammation. Often gout can be triggered by certain foods, lifestyle choices and other modifiable risk factors. In this program, we will raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of gout as well as the most effective treatments. We will stress the need for communication between patient and physician. We will hear directly from patients about how the treatments are working for themâEUR¦ and hear from physicians about the importance of sticking with those treatments long term.

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Nov 30, 2011

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Information Television Network

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