Signs of High Uric Acid
A high uric acid buildup in the body is called gout, and when inflammation and pain develop, it is called a gouty arthritis attack. Here's what to look for.
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How to Lower Uric Acid Levels Naturally
Uric acid is a naturally occurring waste product resulting from the breakdown of purines, crystalline compounds found in certain foods. Under normal conditions, uric acid dissolves in the blood, passes through the kidneys and is eliminated in the urine.
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My Joints Are Cracking and Popping When Exercising
Joints are common spots for injury. Although cracking and popping sounds are not an injury unto themselves, they can be a precursor to joint problems. There can be many causes for popping and cracking, such as dehydration, vitamin deficiency or simply air trapped in the joint.
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How to Cure High Uric Acid
Uric acid is waste produced when the body breaks down substances, such as purine, from foods. MayoClinic.com indicates that uric acid is normally carried in the blood, passed through the kidneys and excreted in urine. Hyperuricemia, or high levels of uric acid, occurs when excess uric acid concentrates in the blood.
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Nutrition to Strengthen Tendons & Ligaments
Tendons and ligaments are key structures in your body. Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments attach bones to other bones and your joints. These tissues are what enables you to stand up, move at the joints and perform pretty much any physical action with your body.
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Heat or Ice: Which Is Better for Your Workout Injuries?
Whether you're a professional or weekend athlete, you're probably familiar with using heat and ice for acute athletic injuries. This article summarizes the use of heat and cold in sports injuries and what to watch out for.
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The Best Fruits for Gout
Gout is called a rheumatic, or inflammatory, disease because its symptoms develop when your blood level of uric acid is high, causing small, needle-like uric acid crystals to form in your joints and cause inflammation.
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Signs of a Torn Ligament in the Ankle
Ligaments are the connective tissues which hold bones and joints together. If they are over-extended, twisted or otherwise stressed and stretched beyond normal range of motion, a sprain occurs. Since all the body’s weight is supported by the foot and ankle, ankle ligament injuries are the most common.
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Causes of Itching on the Bottom of the Feet
Itching on the bottom of the feet has a variety of possible causes. Walking barefoot and wearing sweaty shoes make the feet susceptible to some disorders that cause itching. Other causes, such as scabies, may also cause itching on the bottom of the feet.
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How to Relieve Ankle Swelling Naturally
Swelling of the ankles occurs when excess fluid gets trapped in the tissues of the lower legs. Understanding and treating the underlying cause is an essential first step. In addition, are several ways you can alleviate this ankle swelling at home.
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Treatment for a Sprained Finger
Ligament sprains occur when your finger joints are overstretched. See your doctor if you injure your finger, even if it appears to be a minor injury. Ligaments can tear and may be accompanied by a bone fracture. Treatment for these injuries depends on the extent of damage.
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Knee Pain on the Outside of the Knee
Various ligaments and bones, different types of cartilage, and the iliotibial band are located in and around the knee. A number of problems with these structures can lead to pain on the outside of the knee. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
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Foods That Reduce Uric Acid
If you have too much uric acid in your blood, changing your diet may help. Limiting specific purine-rich foods is one step to lowering uric acid levels, and including certain foods and beverages can also help reduce serum levels of this compound.
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Knee Pain After a Fall
Knee pain after a fall typically signals an injury to the joint, such as a contusion, sprain, cartilage tear, fracture or kneecap dislocation.
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Ew, Why Are My Joints Cracking and Popping?
Sometimes these sounds mean nothing, but when joint pops and crackles are accompanied by pain or swelling, it might mean something else.
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Causes of Sudden Joint Pain
Sudden, or acute, joint pain can occur with a variety of medical conditions, including injuries, infections and crystals in the joint fluid.
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Jogging and Pain Just Below the Knee
Pain below the knee cap from running is quite common. Two main types exist. Patella-Femoral syndrome occurs behind the knee cap while patellar tendontits is felt below the kneecap. Running, walking and jumping can be the source of both of these painful and performance-limiting conditions.
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How to Run With Bow-Legged or Knock-Knees
Bow-legged knees “bow” outward from your body and knock-knees bend inward. Most children have bowlegs into early toddlerhood and then have knock-knees from about 2 to 4 years of age.
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Exercise Therapy for Loose Shoulder Ligaments
Loose shoulder ligaments can lead to injuries down the road. Strengthening the muscles around the shoulder decreases your risk of injury.
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Meniscus Tears in Yoga
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage located between your shinbone and thighbone. Each knee has two menisci. A torn meniscus may cause pain, swelling and stiffness. If certain yoga poses are performed without proper alignment, your meniscus is at risk for injury.
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