The following features are indicative of Lead-induced gout:
hyperuricemia
inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis
joint deformities
renal failure
tubular acidosis
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Common Causes of Lead-induced gout
The following are the most common causes of Lead-induced gout:
lead poisoning
exposure to lead
Risk Factors for Lead-induced gout
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Lead-induced gout:
men over 30 age
women over 50 of age
alcohol consumption
lead exposure
Prevention of Lead-induced gout
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Lead-induced gout. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
eat a healthy diet
regular physical exercise
avoid exposure to lead
Occurrence of Lead-induced gout
Common Age Group
Lead-induced gout can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Lead-induced gout can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Lead-induced gout
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Lead-induced gout:
EDTA lead mobilization test: To evaluate the lead stored in body
Joint fluid test: To reveal the urate crystals
Blood test: To measure the levels of uric acid and creatinine in the blood
X-ray imaging: To evaluate the causes of joint inflammation
Ultrasound: To detect the urate crystals in a joint or in a tophus
Dual energy computed tomography scan: To detect the presence of urate crystals in a joint
Complications of Lead-induced gout if untreated
Yes, Lead-induced gout causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Lead-induced gout is left untreated:
lead-induced nephropathy
Self-care for Lead-induced gout
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Lead-induced gout:
Limit alcoholic beverages and drinks: Reduces the chances of having disease
Limit intake of foods high in purines: Avoid eating red meat, organ meats and seafood
Exercise Regularly and lose weight: Keeping the body at a healthy weight reduces the risk of gout
Avoid exposure to lead: Helps to prevent lead poisoning
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Lead-induced gout
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Lead-induced gout:
Drink coffee: Helps in lowering the uric acid levels
Take Vitamin C supplements: Lower the levels of uric acid in the blood
Eat Cherries: Lower levels of uric acid
Patient Support for Treatment of Lead-induced gout
The following actions may help Lead-induced gout patients:
Join self-management education class: Gives confidence and skills to manage your gout
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Lead-induced gout.
