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Gout Awareness Day

Gout affects more than 12 million Americans. On May 22, join the Alliance for Gout Awareness in spreading the word about the disease, its debilitating effects, and how people can manage it.


Here’s what you can do

Explore this year’s resources


Participate on social media


Learn more about gout


Share your story


Proclamations


Download posters


View partner resources


Attend an event



Explore Gout Awareness Day Resources

Gout Affects the Whole Body
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Gout Affects the Whole Body

Cardiovascular disease. Stroke. Kidney problems. What do all of these…

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Navigating the Physical and Mental Health Impact of Gout

Gout takes a toll on patients — both physically and…

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How Gout Affects the Whole Body

Your Gout Questions Answered “Without proper treatment, the condition will…

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Gout & the Whole Body: Survey Results

The Alliance for Gout Awareness conducted a national survey of…


Participate on Social Media

There are several ways to get involved on social media:

Update Profile Photo: Click an image below, then right click and choose “save image as.”  Choose a destination on your computer, such as your desktop or a folder, and click save. Then, post as your Facebook or Twitter profile picture as you would any other image.

Post on Social Media: Join the #GoutAwarenessDay conversation and follow the #GoutandtheBody using our shareable social media graphics and suggested social media posts.

Suggested Social Posts

  • Today is #GoutAwarenessDay! Ready to get involved? This toolkit from @goutalliance can help you manage your condition: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
  • DYK? Uric acid buildup can lead to kidney failure if left untreated. #Gout and your kidneys go hand in hand. This #GoutAwarenessDay, read more about #GoutandtheBody: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
  • 58% of people living with #gout experience anxiety, depression or hopelessness; #Gout patients should not suffer in silence. Take some time this #GoutAwarenessDay to learn more about #GoutandtheBody: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
  • How much do you know about gout? Take some time on #GoutAwarenessDay to learn about the condition that affects over 12 million Americans. https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day
  • #Gout is a systematic, chronic disease that lingers! Seeking care to manage gout can reduce the risk of other serious diseases. Discover more about #GoutandtheBody this #GoutAwarenessDay: https://www.goutalliance.org/gout-awareness-day

Learn More About Gout

Gout’s painful attacks can be debilitating. AGA’s resources explain how gout affects patients and how they can find relief.

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Common Access Barriers in Gout

Gout is a debilitating, yet manageable disease. Treatments are available…

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Gota

¿Qué es la gota? La gota es una forma de…

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Fast Facts: Gout (Hmong)

Mob ko taw vwm yog dabtsi?

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Respuestas a sus preguntas sobre la gota: Gota y medicamentos

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre tratar una crisis y tratar…

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Resources for Gout Patients

Inside this packet you’ll find resources from our member organizations…

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Gout & Mental Health

Gout can take a mental toll on patients. More awareness…

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Gout & Heart Disease

Uncontrolled gout hurts more than just the joints. It also…

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Improving Gout Management & Reducing Stigma

The Alliance for Gout Awareness and its members recommend working…


Share Your Story

Do you have experience with gout? We want to hear from you! Share your story.


Download a Poster

Use these posters in your health care office or in your community.


Partner Resources

Explore AGA’s partner resources to learn more about gout management.


Attend an Event

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