The father of medicine, Hippocrates, did not know that uric acid causes inflammatory arthritis in the joints known as gout. But even 2,500 years ago,...
Read moreMany people have heard of gout. They may even know that it’s a form of inflammatory arthritis that usually attacks joints. But it’s doubtful they...
Read moreIf seeing is believing, then it’s no wonder gout is so misunderstood. Film and television often misrepresent the condition, a new study found. Of the...
Read moreJoints become red, swollen and painful. For people with gout, these are telltale signs of an attack. But research suggests gout patients should also watch...
Read moreGout has quickly become a problem of global proportion. The disease, a debilitating form of inflammatory arthritis, has doubled in prevalence over recent decades. More...
Read moreBy Kent Bressler, MA, RN As a boy I would see my grandfather in his worn recliner, foot elevated, with his big toe as red...
Read moreMicah Yu, MD As a high school athlete, I was always pushing protein. I didn’t pay attention to balanced nutrition. I just ate whatever I...
Read moreBy Allan Smiley, MD When it comes to suggestions for managing gout, anyone living with the condition is sure to receive an endless stream of...
Read moreDavid Mandel, MD Putting off any health issue will only make it worse. When one has gout arthritis, it is no different. I’ve seen patients...
Read morePatients experiencing a gout attack may get more than they bargained for at the emergency room. A new study reveals that nearly 30% of patients...
Read moreBeing diagnosed with gout can spring a number of surprises on people. They must first come to understand the nature of the disease, which occurs...
Read moreWhoever coined the old adage that “ignorance is bliss” clearly wasn’t thinking of gout. Without proper knowledge of the disease, patients may suffer agonizing...
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