Drink More Water. Changing your diet may help you manage chronic gout and help symptoms such as joint pain. Start by drinking more water, because dehydration might trigger gout attacks. One study showed that men who drank five to eight glasses of water in a 24-hour period had a 40% lower risk of gout attacks.
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) occur primarily in the hand, arm, foot and ankle, and are sustained gradually over a long period of time due to incorrect use or cumulative overuse. Such injuries can also affect the back, neck or eyes.t will often worsen after activity, especially those in which posture or repetitive movements are key. RSI can also present without pain symptoms, and other warning signs in the affected body parts include fatigue, numbness, an inability to sufficiently control their motion, and coldness.
Gout frequently involves joints in the lower extremities. The classic location for gout to occur is the big toe. Podagra is the medical term for inflammation at the base of the big toe. Gout can also affect the foot, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist, hands, or nearly any joint in the body. When gout is more severe or longstanding, multiple joints may be affected at the same time. This causes pain and joint stiffness in multiple joints. Another sign of gout is the presence of tophi.