Gout has long been associated with wealthy upper class of society, especially those who could afford in rich foods and alcohol. In today's society however, with the advent of massed produced foods no one is safe from the pain of gout symptoms.
Gout affects millions of Americans. Men in their 40s and 50s are most likely to develop gout. Women are protected from gout because of their female hormone, but after menopause, women can also get gout.
Gout occurs when the body produces too much uric acid or the body is not efficient at excreting uric acid in the urine. Excess uric acid circulating in the bloodstream. This overload of uric acid leads to the tiny crystals of urate that deposit in tissues of the body, especially the joints.
The symptom of gout is painful inflammation, redness and swelling. Gout is most commonly found in the big toe. Subsequent attacks may occur in other joints, primarily those of the foot and knee.
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