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Gout

The ache in your toe may be enough to knock you off your feet. Gout, a form of arthritis, often strikes without warning. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

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Try an over-the-counter remedy
Check out cherries
Soothe symptoms and prevent new attacks by eating a half a pound of cherries or drinking an equivalent amount of cherry juice per day
Rest for relief
During acute attacks, rest the affected part to reduce pain and inflammation
Pass up high-purine foods
To keep uric acid levels low, eat fewer purine-containing foods, such as liver, shrimp, and dried pulses
Put a limit on alcohol
To help prevent new attacks, avoid drinking more than one alcoholic drink a day

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The information presented in Aisle7 is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2013.