{"id":82979,"date":"2023-09-18T20:06:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T20:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/?p=82979"},"modified":"2023-09-18T20:06:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T20:06:17","slug":"signs-of-medieval-disease-that-has-seen-cases-surge-across-the-uk-how-to-make-sure-youre-safe-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/lifestyle\/signs-of-medieval-disease-that-has-seen-cases-surge-across-the-uk-how-to-make-sure-youre-safe-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of medieval disease that has seen cases surge across the UK – how to make sure you're safe | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

THESE are the signs of a medieval disease that has seen cases surge across the UK – this is how to make sure you're safe.<\/p>\n

Known for "cursing the wealthy" during the Victorian times because of their diets of rich and unhealthy foods, gout was rife across the UK.<\/p>\n

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Items that make the disease worse are alcohol, fish, red meat and seafood – which were all classed as a luxury during that time.<\/p>\n

But since Covid-19, the NHS has seen an influx in patients admitted to hospital with gout.<\/p>\n

An estimated\u00a0250,000 people were treated for the condition between 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n

With latest figures suggesting the amount of Brits suffering is on the rise, it's believed nearly 2 per cent of the entire population currently has gout.<\/p>\n

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Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden and severe joint pain. <\/p>\n

Painkillers can be prescribed but the best way to get rid and stop it coming back, is by changing your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

The health service has warned common symptoms to look out for include a sudden pain in your big toe.<\/p>\n

The pain can also be in your ankles, hands, elbows, wrists or knees.<\/p>\n

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Hot and swollen skin covering a joint can also be a sign.<\/p>\n

If you get gout, it isn't fatal but can have life-changing impacts. <\/p>\n

It is best not to leave it untreated and seek medical advice as soon as you think you could have the disease.<\/p>\n

The NHS said: "An attack of gout usually lasts 1 to 2 weeks if left untreated. <\/p>\n

"If you do not get treatment, future attacks may last even longer. <\/p>\n

"Leaving gout untreated may cause lasting damage to joints."<\/p>\n

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According to the NHS, gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain. <\/p>\n

Painkillers can help the pain but a healthier lifestyle can prevent it reoccurring. <\/p>\n

The main symptoms of gout are:<\/p>\n