Gout is a severe type of arthritis in which the patient suffers very much. Gout is also known as the “disease of kings”, because it was often developed in royal families. But, gout does not just affect the rich people, it can affect anyone.
Causes Of Gout
Gout develops because of high levels of uric acid in the body. The uric acid creates needle-like crystal deposits which cause pain and hindrance to the affected joints.
High levels or uric acid may happen if the kidneys are not able to eliminate the uric acid from the body properly or when the production of the uric acid is increased.
Uric levels may be increased because of certain foods like alcohol and shellfish; also use some medications like aspirin, cyclosporine, hydrochlorothiazide and other diuretics may increase levels of uric acid greatly.
When levels are high for a longer time it may lead to the development of the crystals in and around the joints.
These needle-like crystals are responsible for causing painful gout attacks because they attract white blood cells.
Gout Symptoms
First gout symptoms are usually redness, warmth, pain, swelling, and great tenderness in a joint, typically a big toe joint. This symptom is called podagra. But almost any joint can be affected (knee, ankle, wrists, small joints of the hands, even the bunion joint).
That first attack stops spontaneously after 1-2 weeks. During time, attacks of gout can happen more often, may last longer and may involve multiple joints.
Gout Treatment
Colchicine is one gout treatment that is given to people during the first attacks. But, this drug does have side effects which may include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and other drawbacks.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac (Voltaren), indomethacin (Indocin). These medications may cause diarrhea, ulcers and stomach bleeding.
Natural remedies for arthritis have been proven to help patients with gout. 
Some supplements like Provailen have been researched comprehensively and contain natural ingredients that are known to help and cure arthritis.
Provailen does not have side effects which make it safe to take even on a long-term basis.
This gout treatment focuses on eliminating the patient’s symptoms and helping the body’s own healing abilities.
