Gout

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Gout(Free Handout)


Gout Causes and Risk Factors

Gout is caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, approximately 18% of people who develop gout have a family history of the condition. Diseases and conditions that increase the risk include diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, and sickle cell anemia

Regularly drinking alcohol interferes with the removal of ur...Read the full article