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Painful gout, if left untreated, can lead to heart attack.

Gout, which is said to be painful even with a breeze, is dangerous if you think it's simply a joint-related condition. Let me tell you about the terrible things that can happen to your body when gout is left untreated. 😱

 

Bone-melting gout

Uric acid crystals don't just cause pain. They build up in your joints and gradually dissolve your bones. X-rays show the bones disintegrating, turning black, as if "rats had eaten them." This is also why your finger joints become thick and deformed. 🦴

 

The real risk is 'systemic complications'

The real danger of gout lies in the complications that can spread beyond the joints to the rest of the body.

 

🩸 blood vessel When uric acid accumulates in blood vessels, it causes arteriosclerosis and narrows them. In fact, a 34-year-old gout patient's carotid artery was already 23% narrowed.

❤️ Heart & Brain According to the American Heart Association, gout patients have a more than double risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. Uric acid crystals can block blood vessels in the heart or brain, leading to life-threatening conditions like myocardial infarction and stroke.

kidneys: If uric acid, which should be excreted through urine, accumulates in the kidneys, their function may be impaired and chronic renal failure may occur.

 

Ventilation Management: What's the Key?

Many people who are diagnosed with gout are frustrated that they will never be able to eat their favorite foods, but that's not always the case.

 

💊 Drug treatment is the top priority: About 70% of uric acid in our bodies is produced naturally during the metabolic processes of our cells. Since diet alone has limited effectiveness in controlling uric acid levels, it's crucial to manage them with consistent medication, much like with high blood pressure.

⚖️ Weight control is essential : The more weight you gain, the more uric acid your body produces. Weight control is crucial, along with medication.

🍻 Diet Management: You don't have to cut out everything. However, you should try to reduce or eliminate three foods that rapidly raise uric acid levels: alcohol, animal organs, and high-fructose corn syrup.

 

💡 Did your health checkup reveal high uric acid levels without any symptoms? While you're not yet ready for medication, this is a sign that a gout attack could occur at any time, so it's a good idea to start managing your lifestyle now.

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    통풍도 은근히 많히들 생기는거같다라구요 조심해야겠어요 
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    헉.. 통풍이 심근경색까지요??
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