This type of arthritis is associated with a buildup of uric acid in the joints, which leads to joint swelling and pain. It can be chronic or acute. Uric acid is a byproduct created when the body breaks down certain substances in food. It normally dissolves in the blood and is removed from the body through urination.
1. Sugars. Pro-inflammatory Agent: Excessive sugar intake causes tooth decay and has been linked to increased risks of obesity, inflammation and chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Recently, it has also finally been proven that sugar, as well as dairy, are the causes of acne.
1 Nerve damage in legs. 2  Severe depression (in cases of very high blood sugar levels) 3  Non-healing wounds;infection is increased as the excess sugar feeds fungal and bacterial invaders.  Tissue damage (due to oxidizing [burning] effect of the excess sugar in the tissue)