Review Article
Year: 2023 | Month: March | Volume: 13 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 234-242
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230325
Unani Dieto-Therapy Approach with Special Reference of Lifestyle Modifications to Manage Niqras (Gout): an Old Metabolic Disorder
Hilal Akhtar1, Malik Itrat2, Md. Wasi Akhtar3, Mohammad Saad Ahmad Khan4, Bilal Tafseer5
1Assistant professor, D/o Amraz-e-Jild wa Tazeeniyat, Allama Iqbal Unani Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarnagar, UP, India
2Assistant professor, D/o Tahaffuz wa Samaji Tib, NIUM. Bangalore, Karnataka, India
3Assistant professor, D/o Moalajat, School of Unani Mdical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
4Assistant professor, D/o Ilaj-Bit-Tadbeer, A.K. Tibbiya College, A.M.U., Aligarh
5Assistant professor, D/o Ilmul Saidla, A.K. Tibbiya College, A.M.U., Aligarh
Corresponding Author: Hilal Akhtar
ABSTRACT
Niqras (gout) is one of the oldest known diseases and the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, resulting from the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joints and various other tissues, causing pain and swelling in the affected areas. The main causes of primary gout appear to be dietary and it’s thought to occur when the human body makes too much uric acid and doesn’t excrete enough of it. Since the immemorial, gout has been associated with overeating, drinking, and wealthy men who overdo it with food and drink.
Overeating (ghaleez ghiza e.g. red meat, seafood), obesity, alcohol consumption, excessive coitus especially when stomach is full, indigestion were recognized as contributing factors even in ancient times. Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks sweet, and fructose, which had not been previously recognized, was described as a new risk factor for gout. Finally, protective factors such as skim products, high dose vitamin C and caffeinated coffee have also been described. About 70% of uric acid is produced by human body, with the remaining 30% coming from foods and beverages that contain purines. Gout is treated with medications, but a healthier diet can play an important role in treating hyperuricemia various associated diseases. A low-purine diet used to be recommended to manage gout and maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthier diet are the best ways to treat gout. The goal of this article was to provide diet and lifestyle recommendations for gout and hyperuricemia that were developed by a group of rheumatologists; based on a review of the most recent literature.
Key words: Ghaleez ghiza, Hyperuricemia, Niqras,