Myth or Truth? Does diet contribute to knee pain?
Dr. Matthew Lawless discusses the relationship between diet and knee pain. Click play to watch the video or read the transcript.
Gout is a form of arthritis that results from excess uric acid in a patient’s system, according to the Arthritis Foundation (AF)
. The deposits collect on the patient’s joints, leading to deterioration and causing pain, according to the AF.
Omega-3 fatty acids, also called “fish oil,” is sometimes used to alleviate the discomfort of some forms of arthritis, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The use of omega-3 fatty acids can produce better outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis, and may be an effective alternative to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to treat the condition, according to the AF.
Talk to your doctor about how diet can affect knee pain.
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