Gout Diet: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid
Foods that increase uric acid can contribute to gout flare-ups, often making the symptoms of this common type of arthritis worse. That’s because gout develops when a person has too much uric acid in the body (hyperuricemia), the result of a metabolic process that converts purines into uric acid.
Over-the-Counter Medications and Other Remedies for at-Home Gout Relief
Gout pain occurs due to a build-up of tiny crystals made of uric acid around your joints. Uric acid is a waste product when the body breaks down protein. Too much formation of uric acid can cause a gout flare-up, resulting in pain, swelling, and redness of the joint.
Managing Osteoporotic Compression Fractures
Osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs), or vertebral insufficiency fractures, occur when the density of the bone is insufficient to maintain its structural integrity in the setting of trauma or even minor events. VCFs most commonly occur in the lower half of the thoracic spine or upper half of the lumbar spine.
Knees stiff with arthritis? Company studies whether fat injections can improve motion
A Louisville, Colorado, company is studying whether cells taken from patients' fat could reduce knee pain and improve motion in people with arthritis.
What are the stages of ankylosing spondylitis?
There are three ankylosing spondylitis stages — early, progressive, and late. As the condition progresses, people tend to experience more pain and stiffness. Getting treatment earlier can help reduce complications.
