Relief from Gout with FIRwear Far Infrared therapy clothing
Gout is a systemic disease (i.e., condition that occurs throughout the body) caused by the build up of uric acid in the joints. An elevated blood level of uric acid occurs when the liver produces more uric acid than the body can excrete in the urine, or when a diet high in rich foods (e.g., red meat, cream sauces, red wine) produces more uric acid than the kidneys can filter from the blood.
Over time, uric acid in the blood crystallizes and settles in the joint spaces, causing swelling, inflammation, stiffness, and pain.
Signs and Symptoms
Gout usually develops in the joint of the first toe (i.e., the big toe, or hallux). Common symptoms include the following:
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Redness
- Stiffness
- Swelling
Touching or moving the toe may be intensely painful and patients often say that having as much as a bed sheet over the toe increases the pain. Symptoms of gout develop quickly (sometimes in 1 day) and typically occur in only one joint at a time. Rarely, symptoms develop in two or three joints simultaneously. If widespread symptoms occur, the condition is probably not gout. If left untreated, gout can damage joints and cause disability.
At the first sign of pain in the big toe, it is recommended that you see a physician. Most likely your doctor will prescribe a treatment of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication and, making several life changes.
Far Infrared socks will improve your micro-circulation, greatly helping to reduce both pain and swelling by flushing away toxins and replacing them with oxygen and nutrients thus aiding recovery.
