Gout is actually a painful and potentially disabling form of arthritis, caused by an excess of uric acid in the body. This excess can be caused by an increase in production of uric acid in the body and the inability of the kidneys to adequately clear uric acid from the body. Certain foods and an excess of alcohol may increase uric acid levels and precipitate gout attacks.
Gout afflicts an estimated 840 out of 100,000 people.
Gout afflicts an estimated 840 out of 100,000 people.