DR GS MAKKAR Homeopathic treatment

Gout is an arthritic condition (inflammation of the joints) that mostly affects men age 40 and older. It is nearly always associated with chronic hyperuricemia , a long-lasting abnormally high concentration of uric acid in the blood. Metabolism of Purines. The process leading to hyperuricemia and gout begins with the metabolism of purines , which are nitrogen-containing compounds that are important for energy. Purines can be divided into two types: Endogenous. Endogenous purines are manufactured within human cells. Exogenous. Exogenous purines are obtained from foods. All mammals except humans possess an enzyme called uricase that breaks purines down into a very soluble product called allantoin . Without uricase, purine ultimately breaks down into uric acid , which can build up in body tissues if it is not adequately eliminated in urine. Lycopodium- This is a drug for chronic gout, with chalky deposits in the joints. It is suited to persons who are mentally ...