If you drink alcohol and/or smoke, you should do so in moderation or not at all because these can cause circulatory compromise leading to peripheral neuropathy (numbness in your lower extremities particularly the toes). If you quit drinking and smoking and follow an appropriate exercise and dietary regime, there is a chance you will have complete recovery of your circulation to your toes. If you are overweight, it is important to lose weight and then maintain a healthy weight. Massage your feet during the day. I recommend that you remove your shoes and socks and place your feet in a stimulating but not too warm whirlpool bath which can be purchased at Walmart.
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You could be diabetic. I recommend you have a complete physical. Diabetes is a systemic condition that affects many organs and systems in the body. One of the first places where the effects of diabetes are seen is in the feet.
Gout is caused by an inflammation in your joints resulting from an accumulation of urate crystals. Uric acid is a waste product formed from the breakdown of purines found naturally in your body as well as in certain foods, especially organ meats e.g. liver, brains, kidneys, and sweetbreads, and in anchovies, herring, asparagus, and mushrooms.
Your body either produces too much uric acid or excretes too little and it builds up, forming urate in a joint or surrounding tissue that causes your extreme pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Excess consumption of alcohol (more than 2 glasses a day) is a lifestyle factor that increases the risk of gout. Gaining 30 pounds or more than your ideal weight during adulthood also increases your risk. Untreated hypertension and chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high levels of fat and cholesterol in the blood (hyperlipidemia), and arteriosclerosis make it more likely that a person will develop gout.
Thiazide diuretics used to treat hypertension, low-dose aspirin, and anti-rejection drugs prescribed for people who have undergone a transplant can increase uric acid levels.
Some people with gout also develop kidney stones.
Motrin or Advil (taken with a glass of milk and/or food to prevent gastric irritation) may provide relief from the pain of gout. A doctor may prescribe prednisone and/or inject cortisone into the affected joint.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Aloprim) and probenecid daily slow the rate at which uric acid is produced and speed its elimination from your body.
Fluids help dilute uric acid in your blood and urine, so be sure you get enough water and other fluids every day.
Limit or avoid alcohol. Consuming too much alcohol can inhibit the excretion of uric acid, which in turn can lead to gout.
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