Gout Flashcards
1
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Gout
A
Type of arthritis caused by increased uric acid crystals which get deposited into joints and tendons.
2
Q
Purines & Gout
A
purines are precursors to uric acid
3
Q
Dietary Recommendations for Gout
A
- avoid sugar and refined starch
- adequate fluid intake
- limit protein to .8g/kg
- cherries - emergency first aid kit
- avoid high-purine foods
4
Q
Alcohol & Gout
A
- xanthate oxidase increases with alcohol consumption
5
Q
Gout Contraindications
A
Vitamin C over 3,000 mg
Niacin - competes with uric acid for excretion in kidneys
