How do I know if I have gout?

Gout is a form of arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints, in particular the big toe joint. The pain is caused by crystallized uric acid that forms in the joints. Symptoms of gout include severe joint pain in the big toe, feet,knees, elbows, wrists and hands that last for 24 to 72 hours.

These acute attacks also cause joint swelling and redness. There is no cure but treatment is available in the form of over-the-counter and prescribed medications. Advil, Aleve or prednisone may be given to relieve gout swelling and pain during attacks.

Medications, such as Zyloprim, block acid production to prevent gout symptoms with minimal side effects. Eating a low-fat diet and limiting such foods as meat, fish and chocolate can also prevent gout.

The very thought should make you see the doctor immediately. They can run some test that will confirm or deny that you have it. Go to the doctor.

The only way to know if you have HIV is to get a blood HIV test. Symptoms alone, cannot determine whether or not you have HIV. If you suspect you have been with someone that might have HIV, or have shared needles, then a test is a good idea.

People that are sexually active with different partners, should consider getting an HIV test regularly.

To find out if you have HPV, you need to see your ob-gyn. Have a pap smear done and let them know you want them to check for HPV. This is easily done at one appointment.

To know if you have lice your head will most likely itch. Also, you will see tiny, white specks that might look like dandruff at first.

There is no way to know for sure that you have mononucleosis without having your doctor do a blood test. They will be able to tell you very easily.

Someone with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder is extremely concerned with perfectionism,and live by very strict routines and high standards. They feel like they have to control everything around them and others too- which obviously puts a strain on the sufferers relationships. It can affect every area of their life, and interfere markedly with their career, education, social life and relationships/friendships.It is an anxiety disorder, and sufferers may also experience obsessions and compulsions (OCD).

It sounds like what you are experiencing is mild OCD rather than OCPD, unless there are any other symptoms you are experiencing? Lining objects up, from large to small, ensuring that items are straight etc and feeling extremely anxious are typical of OCD. Go to your Doctor and explain all your worries, anxieties and symptoms, that is the best advice I can give.

If it is really getting to you, then the earlier you seek help the quicker you can get on to the road to recovery.

I'm guessing you like predictability in your life. When things are anticipated and you may already have a vision of how things will turn out. Perhaps when they don't happen as you may anticipate, you may be rattled a bit?

Compulsive behaviours can stem from anxiety/ies and a need to control (not necessarily in an aggressive way - can be passive) the environment around you for you to feel comfortable or organized in a way that you feel better about. There can be many reasons why one can check, change or reorganize things sometimes or consistantly. Such anxieties can be triggered by an 'event' or an innate part of your being.

If you are seeking a firm answer to your question of whether you possibly have opcd, consult a trusted health professional, who can help you with your possible 'symptoms' descriptions (as expressed by you) and explain further or clarify your suspicions). All the best ;).

To see if your headaches might be migraine, answer the Migraine Questionnaire. If your answers don't suggest that your headaches might be caused by a medical problem other than migraine, take the ID Migraine Screener Quiz to see if you might have migraine. Migraine Questionnaire Have you been having recurring headaches for several months?

Migraines are chronic headaches that often occur periodically for many years. If you have a new headache or new headache symptoms, be sure to see your doctor. Have you been having other health problems besides your headaches?

Headache is a common symptom of many medical conditions. If you're having other symptoms besides your headache, be sure to talk to your doctor. Did your headaches start after an illness or surgery, or within 1 week of a head injury?

Headache may occur after illness or injury. Headaches commonly occur after head injuries with concussions. These post-trauma headaches can mimic migraines and should be evaluated by your doctor.

How often do you take pain medications for your headaches? Excessive use of over-the-counter and prescription painkillers can cause headaches to become more frequent, more severe, and more difficult to treat. Headaches that occur when you're regularly using pain medications 3 or more days each week are called analgesic overuse headaches or medication overuse headaches, and they need to be treated first by restricting pain medications.

Migraine treatments typically won't work if you're also overusing pain medications. What do you prefer to do when you get a headache? People with migraine often like to avoid stimulation-retreating to a dark, quiet room, for example.

You might also notice that you're especially sensitive to odors and perfumes, and that your skin is sensitive to touch. Do your headaches limit your activities? Migraine is a disabling headache, generally causing interference or disruption of your daily routine.

While you may need to stay at work when you have a migraine, you might find that you are less efficient, or you might prefer to cut back on evening activities after work because of a migraine.ID Migraine Screener Quiz: Over the last 3 months, have you limited your activities on at least 1 day because of your headaches? Do lights bother you when you have a headache? Do you get sick to your stomach or nauseated with your headache?

If you answered "yes" to at least two of these questions, you probably have migraine.

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