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What Causes Swollen Foot?
My friend had a swollen Right foot, Now her left foot is ALSO swollen. Other than that, she s skinny as a rail . I was initially thinking GOUT because my Dad had it. Now I don t know What to think. Could it be a Vitamin deficiency? She has minimal appetite, drinks beer , and used to play sports 20 years-ago and ankle injuries weren t properly addressed. I m thinking that at this point it s NOT the Sport thing.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Hello
I have studied your case,
I will advise to do blood inv like complete blood count ,uric acid level
For gout you may need medicine like zyloric, allopurinol and newer febuxostat you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor.
Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry. Alcohol.
Processed Carbohydrates
Processed carbohydrates and sugars take the place of healthy carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, in your diet. Although no direct link has been established between sugar intake and gout severity, high sugar intake can contribute to obesity, a risk factor for gout. The fibre in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may also help carry excess uric acid out of your body.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case,
I will advise to do blood inv like complete blood count ,uric acid level
For gout you may need medicine like zyloric, allopurinol and newer febuxostat you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor.
Food to be avoided in diet includes –meat and poultry. Alcohol.
Processed Carbohydrates
Processed carbohydrates and sugars take the place of healthy carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, in your diet. Although no direct link has been established between sugar intake and gout severity, high sugar intake can contribute to obesity, a risk factor for gout. The fibre in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may also help carry excess uric acid out of your body.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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