Gout (Vata Rakta) Cause, Symptoms and Treatment in Ayurveda

What is Gout?

Gout is a type of arthritis when uric acid increases in blood and there is sudden pain and inflammation in one joint. Uric acid is a breakdown product of purines, which are part of food which we eat. Development of Gout is more common in men in comparison to women. Chances of gout rises even with growing age. Women sometimes after menopause are affected by gout disease. Women levels of uric acid increase in blood termed ashyperuricemia but all hyperuricemia patients will not develop gout. If parents are affected with gout, then it may be 20 percent chances of developing the next generation. There are some risk factors in male which causes gout like obesity, congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes andpoor kidney functions. The risk of gout is greater with alcohol intake and with food highlyrich in protein. An attack of gout sometimes occur out of sudden after waking up in the middle of night with a sensation of toes burning and the joint feels like burning, hot and swollen.

Certain diuretics drugs and disease like hypothyroid can elevates levels of uric acid in body. Gout may occur again after several weeks or months if its treatment is not done timely.

What are the main causes of Gout?

A long list of causes of gout arthritis can be devised that may possibly be responsible for this problem. However, some of these common causative factors include:

Excess of uric acid in the bloodstream- The problem of gout mainly arises when Urates crystals start to form. Once developed, they start to accumulate in the joints and start to be responsible for all the inflammation, pain, and small firm lumps called tophi.
Over-eating- Often people consume food even before the digestion of the previous meal in the body, which results in the formation of toxins inside the body. This eventually contributes to the problem of gout in the long run. Additionally, the intake of purine-rich foods and excessive non-vegetarian diet can also contribute to gouty arthritis.
Genetics- It may be possible that this condition may run in families, where an individual may likely experience it if any of his parent (both, or single) have the problem of uric acid, gout, or gouty arthritis throughout any course of their life.
Alcohol overuse- Substances such as alcohol, beer, wine, etc contain various compounds that can contribute to aggravating uarte levels. Furthermore such drinks, mainly beers are high in purines which further supports the development of gouty arthritis.
Overuse of medications- The prolonged consumption of steroid-based medicines harms your body in multiple ways and one of these is gout. Diuretics, beta-blockers, niacin, low-dose aspirin, and chemotherapy medicine are some of the medicines that may support the development of gout.
Chronic kidney diseases- The problem of gout may also arise when your body produces too much uric acid but your kidneys are not able to remove enough uric acid through the urine. As a result, it starts to build up in the blood and eventually turns into the problem of gout in the long run.

Gout Symptoms

Depending upon the unique body constitution and joint health, the pain and discomfort accompanied by gout can vary significantly. However, below are some common gout symptoms that are seen among patients:

Throbbing Pain- A prime symptom of gout is severe pain in one or more joints, very often the big toe, knee, or ankle. In starting this pain may be mild but with time, it may turn worse and start to feel crushing, or excruciating.
Swelling- The painful joints are often followed by severe inflammation in the affected areas. While touching or pressing on these joints, a drastic sensation may also be experienced.
Redness- With aggravated levels of urate, the crystals not only result in an inflammatory reaction but also change the natural tone of the skin, and make it red and stiff. Sometimes, it may be difficult to observe the redness on the darker skin.
Restricted body movement-As the joints are already stiff, and red. Also, whenever, a patient uses them, even for mild walking or bending, he/she may experience intolerable joint pain. If not treated timely, it may also be responsible for a complete bedridden condition.
Kidney stones- Patients with gout due to the poor functioning of the kidneys and corresponding high levels of uric acid in the body, often complain of kidney stone problems.
Nodule formation- Last but prime, nodules called tophi in gout are also quite common among patients. These mainly form beneath the skin when urate crystals are built up. Not confined to one, these can affect joints, bones, or even the cartilage.

If not treated timely, these symptoms can worsen day by day and even result in erosion or complete destruction of the joints. Out of countless, Ayurveda has shown the most effective results in treating gout problems among patients over the years.

Benefits of Gout Ayurveda Treatment

Out of multiple medical measures available, Gout Treatment in Ayurveda has shown the most satisfying results among patients. It mainly involves the following:

The use of dosha-shamak herbs such as Guduchi, Neema, Punarnava Guggulu, Haritaki, Giloy, Haridra, Pippali, Marica, Amrita, and Amalaki is suggested. All these are Agrya Aushadhi that help to manage Vatarakta through their anti-inflammatory, antiarthritis, and natural diuretic healing properties.
An emphasis is laid on the ahaara (diet) of the patient where the consumption of Ati Katu (Pungent), Tikta (bitter), Rookhya (rough), Virudha (incompatible), lavana (salty) and guru (heavy) is restricted. Fresh fruit and vegetable intake is suggested so to keep gout disease at bay or under control.
Gout Ayurvedic Treatment often incorporates multiple stress-managing and mind-calming therapies to keep complementary causes of gouty arthritis, i.e; soka (grief), bhaya (fear), and krodha (anger) miles far.
Gout treatment in Ayurveda also suggests a gentle massage of the affected areas with ghrita (cow’s ghee), almond oil, virgin coconut oil, or any other soothing herbal ointment.
Yoga also encompasses a crucial component of gout treatment. Often to keep joints healthy, mobile, and strong, Bhujangasana, Trikonasana, Balasana, Setu Bandhasana, and Viparita Karani are suggested.
Cleansing of the body and elimination of all the harmful toxins via natural measures like lubrication, patra-potli shodhana, Shirodhara, etc can also help heal chronic gout.

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Faq's

What are the foods that cause gout?

Although, there is a long list of foods to avoid with gout. It mainly includes foods high in purines such as non-vegetarian, wheat bran, sugary drinks, beer, and alcohol.

What is a gout attack?

A gout attack in the most simple terms can be described as a sudden or severe flare-up of pain, swelling, or redness in one or more joints. Most of the time, it is in the big toe. Consumption of purine-rich foods works as one of the major factor responsible for causing a gout attack.

Is gout treatable?

Absolutely, if proper precautions are followed and timely medicines are consumed, one can completely manage the problem of gout quite easily. The main focus should be on lowering the levels of uric acid.

How gout is treated in Ayurveda?

Ayurveda involves a list of natural measures that aim to treat gout from the root cause. Making healthy changes in diet, consumption of Ayurvedic medicines, yoga asanas, and gentle massaging of the affected areas are some key procedures that are followed

Can uric acid be cured permanently?

Yes, if you follow all the doctor’s suggested precautions and remedies, followed with Ayurvedic treatment you will surely get rid of this concern.

What is the first sign of gout?

Although, the gout symptoms and their severity can vary significantly. However, a sudden throbbing and shooting pain in the big toe indicates the presence of gout or high uric acid in the body.

Does lemon water help with gout?

Yes! Drinking lemon water is often suggested to patients to provide instant pain relief for gout. Lemon has several beneficial properties that help to neutralize aggravated uric acid levels in the body.

What foods help stop gout?

The consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, herbs, and soaked nuts has shown multiple effective results in stopping the problem of gout.

Are tomatoes bad for gout?

Certain studies have found a positive relationship between tomatoes and uric acid. That’s why patients who are dealing with gout, uric acid, or gouty arthritis, are advised to limit its consumption.

Why Gout is more common in men than women?

Due to hormonal preposition, women tend to have lower uric acid levels than men, and the higher the level of uric acid, the higher the risk of gout which is seen mostly in men. However, after menopause, women start to complain about the problem of gout more.