The holiday season is a
perfect time enjoy the spectacular events going on in your community. A show
and dinner out is a great way to spend a night, and this year a very popular
holiday event in Houston, TX is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve. This exciting, classical music show is perfect for a date, or a
family outing. Dinner can end the night on a high note as long as you
orchestrate your food choices.
Terrible foot pain can ruin
a night on the town, and what you eat may be leading to your pain. Gout is a
form of arthritis that can attack the big toe and ankle joints, and stop you dead in your
tracks. High levels of uric acid accumulate and result in the formation of
needle-like crystals within the joint. It often attacks in the middle of the
night, and the pain is severe. Certain foods rich in purines can increase your
risk of this type of arthritic flare-up.
Fight gout this holiday
season by knowing the triggers. The following can increase uric acid levels in
your body and can lead to a gout attack: aspirin, diuretics, dehydration,
obesity, fasting and foods rich in purines. Some of the foods you may want to
avoid cooking and eating out are: beer, alcohol, organ meats, anchovies, red meat, seafood,
and foods or drinks high in saturated fat and high fructose corn syrup.
If you have had a gout
attack before, you are well aware of the benefits of prevention. For more
information or treatment for joint pain, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Jeff
Bowman at Houston Foot Specialists. Often, a prescription that can take away the pain can be written at your appointment. Quick treatment means a quicker recovery so
don’t wait! Call our office in Houston, TX at (713) 467-8886 to make anappointment today.
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