Best Gout Shoes to provide pain and pressure relief

Gout is a painful and common condition that affects the joints in your body and in many cases the joints in your feet and toes.

If you have painful gout in your toes or feet an orthopedic comfort shoe may be just what you need to provide effective pain and pressure relief.

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What is Gout and What Causes Gout

Gout is basically a common type of arthritis which causes intense pain, swelling stiffness in your joints, for the most part in the joints of your Big Toe.

Gout attacks can come quite fast and unexpectantly, returning slowly over time and harming the tissues of all the affected joints and areas, causing much pain and discomfort.
Gout is known as the most common form of arthritis which causes inflammation in men, though it is more prominent in men it can also affect women after menopause.

A few interesting Facts on Gout;

• Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in your bloodstream.
  
• Gout symptoms are caused by crystallized uric acid in your joints and your body’s response to them.
  
• Gout is most likely to affect men and the joint in the big toe area.
  
• The gout attack can occur at any time day or night, and very suddenly.
  
• Most gout cases can be treated with medication effectively.
  

Because gout is initially caused by the build up and crystallization of uric acid in the blood or hyperuricemia, it makes sense that controlling the production and breaks down of uric acid in the body is your best defense against this condition.

Uric Acid is produced in your body during the break down of purines which are chemical compounds found in high amounts in foods such as meat,poultry, and seafood. Usually the uric acid is dissolved in your blood, though excess uric acid will build up and crystalize which triggers inflammation in your joints.

Some cuases and risk factors of gout include;

• Age and Gender – Overall men produce much more uric acid than women, therefore are more likely to develop gout, although uric acid production increases in women during menopause.

• Genetics – If you have a family history of Gout you are more likely to develop the condition yourself.

• Diet – Alcohol consumption intervenes with the breakdown of uric acid and eating foods high in purines such as meat, poultry and fish can cause uric acid build up, leading to gout attacks.

• Lead Exposure – Chronic Exposure to lead may lead to Gout.

• Medications – Diuretic medications and medications containing salicylate can increase the build up of gout causing uric acid.

• Weight – If you are overweight you have an increased Gout risk as there is more turnover of body tissue, meaning more production of uric acid as a metabolic waste product in your body. Likewise, there are higher levels of body fat also increase levels of systemic inflammation, because your fat cells produce pro-inflammatory cytokines.

• Other Cuases – Other conditions that can cause Gout are; Renal insufficiency and other kidney problems, which impair the body’s ability to remove waste products, elevated uric acid levels, and also conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
  

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Treating Gout

Mostly non-steroidal medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are used to effectively treat and reduce the pain and symptoms of gout.

using Ice or heat therapy on painful joints can help to alleviate the pain and swelling.

if your Toe joints are affected then I would recommend wearing a shoe with comfortable uppers that do not add pressure and a cushioned and supportive insole to provide you with shock absorbency and stability.

Likewise watching your diet and being more health conscious can help prevent the onset of gout.

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Features of a Good Shoe for Gout

Individuals with Gout should try to avoid flat shoes such as sandals and moccasins. With gout causing swelling and being unsightly most people will want to avoid open shoes as well.

• Cushioned and good arch support.
  
• A thicker sole or slight heel.
  
• Stability or motion control features.
  
• Comfortable and flexible uppers.
  
• Roomy toe box area for less pressure.
  

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Reviews: The Best Shoes for Gout

Below are listed some of the best available shoes that cater for individuals who have Gout;

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Index Table: Top Rated Shoes for Gout