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Gout possible causes

Causes
The risk factors which causes excess uric acid include:
  • Caused due to accumulation of uric acid crystals, called urate, in the joints.
  • Excess consumption of meat and seafood
  • Obesity
  • Certain conditions like heart disease, kidney disease
  • Family history
  • Age - common for above 50 years of age
  • Certain medications
  • The risk factors include:
  • Obesity
  • Family history of gout
  • Age - It usually affects between the ages of 30 and 50
  • Sex - Men are more likely to develop gout
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Complications
People with gout may develop complications if untreated
Advanced gout:
  • If untreated, uric acid crystals can get deposited under the skin in nodules called as tophi
  • This can be present in fingers, hands, feet, elbows or Achilles, etc.
  • Usually painless, during gout attacks these may become swollen and tender

Recurrent gout:
  • For some people gout may reoccur again multiple times a year, this could damage the joints

Kidney Stone:
  • Uric acid crystals deposited on the kidney tubules can cause kidney stones

Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
 
Gout possible causes

Causes
The risk factors which causes excess uric acid include:
  • Caused due to accumulation of uric acid crystals, called urate, in the joints.
  • Excess consumption of meat and seafood
  • Obesity
  • Certain conditions like heart disease, kidney disease
  • Family history
  • Age - common for above 50 years of age
  • Certain medications
  • The risk factors include:
  • Obesity
  • Family history of gout
  • Age - It usually affects between the ages of 30 and 50
  • Sex - Men are more likely to develop gout

Complications
People with gout may develop complications if untreated
Advanced gout:
  • If untreated, uric acid crystals can get deposited under the skin in nodules called as tophi
  • This can be present in fingers, hands, feet, elbows or Achilles, etc.
  • Usually painless, during gout attacks these may become swollen and tender

Recurrent gout:
  • For some people gout may reoccur again multiple times a year, this could damage the joints

Kidney Stone:
  • Uric acid crystals deposited on the kidney tubules can cause kidney stones

Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
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