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Goutis a punch in ofinflammatory arthritisthat develops when the body has high uric acid levels, known ashyperuricemia. Gout often affects the big toe but can also affect other joints, including the thumb. The MCP joint is the large joint within the hand, where the thumb joint meets the hand bones. eyepark / Getty Images It connects to the CMC joint. eyepark / Getty Images What Causes Gout in the Thumb? Excess uric acid builds up in the bloodstream....

Goutis a throw in ofinflammatory arthritis. It generally affects one joint at a timeoften the big toe. Gout flares are sometimes calledgout attacks. Chainarong Prasertthai / Getty Images People who experience gout in the wrist will find their affected wrist suddenly painful and swollen. Fortunately, gout in the wrist is manageable and treatable. If you experience gout in your wrist, symptoms will come on quickly and become severe. It is also possible for gout to affect the hand and wrist simultaneously....

A pharmacist explains how gout medications work. Gout is an inflammatory arthritis triggered by the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints. Thebig toeis often the first body part that’s affected. ROBERT BROOK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Two main types of medications are used to treat gout: urate-lowering and anti-inflammatory drugs. Medications like these help manage the symptoms associated with gout attacks and prevent future flare-ups. Here’s what you better know aboutmedicationsthat control gout and prevent acute attacks....

Gout and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both types of arthritis that cause joint inflammation and pain. However, they have more differences than similarities. RA is an autoimmune condition that involves multiple joints and can spread through your body. Verywell / Julie Bang By comparison, gout is resulting from uric acid crystals and generally limited to your feet or hands. Their treatments are also quite different. Gout Gout develops when uric acid (urate) accumulates in a joint....

It interferes slightly with the hearts most important job: getting oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. Grade 1 is mild. This article discusses grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health What Is Diastolic Dysfunction? When the left ventricle of the heart is stiff (restrictivecardiomyopathy), it cannot fill up completely. Feelingshort of breathis the main symptom of diastolic dysfunction....

This inflammation reduces or stops the flow of blood to organs in the body. This article discusses the symptoms and causes of granulomatosis with polyangiitis. It also addresses the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. Verywell / Jessica Olah Verywell / Jessica Olah What Causes Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis? As with all autoimmune disorders, GPA is characterized by an immune system malfunctioning. For unknown reasons, the body mistakenly identifies normal tissue in blood vessels as foreign....

If you have a high thyroid hormone level, many of your body’s functions speed up. They usually develop gradually over a period of weeks or months. It’s important to gettreatmentfor the condition to avoid further complications. Emily Roberts / Verywell People with Graves' disease usually respond well to treatment. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Graves' disease. National Organization of Rare Diseases.Graves' disease. American Thyroid Association.Graves' disease. Hegazi MO, Ahmed S....

However, it is also a common side effect of iron supplements and some medications. Green stool can mean different things in adults and children. For newborns, it is normal in the first three days of life. Verywell / Joshua Seong Later, however, it may indicate food sensitivity or an infection. Green poop can also occur in pregnancy. Foods That Cause Green Poop Stool is digested food. Heres a list of foods that can cause green poop....

In terms of safety, how you consume green tea matters. Research suggests it is safe to drink green tea in moderation if you have thyroid disease. This article discusses green tea, your thyroid, and weight loss. Mariya Bibikova / E+ / Getty Images It also reviews what you oughta know about enjoying green tea safely if you have thyroid disease. Caffeine and catechins appear to work synergistically to increase the amount of energy the body uses....

Finding these staples is easy. Finding foods uniquely suited for allergies, however, can be tough. Your options for buying allergy-safe foods will vary by your location. Paul Burns / Blend Images / Getty Images You’ll often find more choices near large cities, but some smaller towns have great options. Supermarkets Supermarkets vary in the amount of allergy-safe food they carry on site. Some sell baked goods that may meet some common allergy needs....

Stress and challenges following the attack may also have had an impact on their health and rates of cancer. TheWorld Trade Center Health Programwas created following the 9/11 attacks. Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer affects the thyroid, a gland responsible for hormone regulation. Verywell / Mayya Agapova Skin cancer is one of 52 conditions covered by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions WTC Health Program. The support offered includes tips and resources to help prevent skin cancer....

It also contains caffeine, which makes it a popular ingredient in energy drinks. Caffeine is well-known for stimulating your central nervous system, waking you up, and helping you focus. As a result, guarana may have some antioxidant effects. Brasil2 / Getty Images In general, antioxidants attack free radicals. Free radicals can damage components and systems within the body, including the hereditary materialDNA. The energy boost you get when you consume an energy drink containing guarana comes from its high caffeine content....

Aging is an inevitable result of living, andwrinklesare a sign of aging. Collagen production starts to slow down as early as a person’s 30s. The strands break up and decrease in number and elongate. PhotoAlto / Frederic Cirou / Getty Images There’s nothing wrong with wrinkles, and some people view their wrinkles as evidence of a full life. They don’t mind wrinkles and don’t want to spend money or time smoothing them out....