Gout is one of the most painful inflammatory joint diseases. It progresses in attacks and usually attacks begin quickly and mostly at night. Gout is one of the most well-understood rheumatoid arthritis and therefore it has been possible to develop effective methods of treatment and prevention.
It is the most common inflammatory joint disease and affects approximately 1.5% of individuals in the society. It is more common in men and is rare in premenopausal women. Gout can develop at any age, although it is generally seen after the age of 40-50.
Gout was once thought to be associated only with binge eating and drinking too much alcohol. Although the risk of developing gout is indeed increased with these factors, this is not the only reason.
Gout occurs as a result of certain chemical processes in the body. In some people and in some cases, the substance called uric acid, which is one of the end products of metabolic processes, cannot be adequately removed from the kidney. Uric acid can initiate a painful inflammatory process by forming insoluble structures called crystals in the joint. If there are individuals with gout in your family, you are more likely to have this disease.
