Zhang Wei, 45 years old, is the manager of a small company. He is slightly chubby, busy with work on weekdays, and often socializes. Food and drinks are one of the pleasures of his life. Recently, however, this pleasure has brought him an unexpected problem – gout.
Just a month ago, Zhang Wei felt the pain of gout for the first time. Late that night, he was suddenly awakened by a sharp pain in his toes, a pain that made him almost immobilized. The next day, he rushed to the hospital and was diagnosed with gout.
The doctor's advice is simple: "Eat less high-purine foods, such as seafood, red meat, and alcohol." Zhang Wei feels that as long as he controls his diet, the problem can be solved. So, he began to try to change his eating Xi habits, eating less of his favorite seafood and red meat, and drinking less alcohol.
However, changing his eating Xi did not bring him the desired results. A week later, he suffered another gout attack. This time the pain was even more intense than the last time, and he could barely sleep. This made Zhang Wei begin to realize that just controlling his diet did not seem to be enough to deal with gout. He began to wonder if there were other aspects of gout management that needed attention.
This gout attack became a turning point in Zhang Wei's thinking about gout management. He began to read carefully about gout and made an appointment with a specialist for a more in-depth consultation. He was determined to find a more effective way to manage his condition and prevent gout from becoming an obstacle to his life and work.
Zhang Wei's path to gout began with an ordinary doctor's consultation. Originally, he thought that as long as he avoided high-purine foods and alcohol, gout could be controlled. However, the doctor's words completely changed his opinion.
The doctor patiently explained that the management of gout is much more than dietary control. It requires a comprehensive lifestyle modification that includes multiple aspects such as diet, exercise, medication, etc. Zhang Wei realized that his previous understanding was too superficial and decided to learn more about gout.
At the doctor's suggestion, Zhang Wei began to carefully record his diet and daily Xi. He found that the proportion of high-purine foods in his previous diet was not low, and he also paid little attention to water intake. As a result, he began to adjust his diet, increasing his intake of vegetables and fruits, while making sure he was drinking enough water every day. These changes not only helped him lose weight, but also reduced the frequency of gout attacks.
In addition to dietary adjustments, Zhang Wei also began to pay attention to physical exercise. At first, he opted for lightweight exercises such as walking and yoga to reduce stress on his joints. As his weight gradually decreased and his physical condition improved, he gradually increased the intensity of his exercises, including swimming and cycling. These exercises not only helped him manage his weight, but also strengthened his heart and lungs and the flexibility of his joints.
In terms of drug treatment, Zhang Wei began to take uric acid-lowering drugs regularly under the guidance of his doctor. He realized that these medications were essential for controlling blood uric acid levels and could significantly reduce the risk of gout attacks. At the same time, he also learned how to properly use anti-inflammatory painkillers during a gout attack to reduce the symptoms.
These changes have not only improved his health, but also profoundly affected his family and friends. His wife and children began to follow him to change their eating Xi habits, and the diet of the whole family became healthier. At the same time, he has also become a "little expert" in gout management in his circle of friends, often sharing his experience and knowledge to help others understand and cope with gout correctly.
After a period of hard work, Zhang Wei not only has his gout symptoms been effectively controlled, but his quality of life has also been significantly improved. He feels healthier and more energetic than ever. All these changes stem from his scientific understanding of gout and a comprehensive adjustment of his lifestyle.