Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived with the ...

The differences between gout and pseudogout include where the pain happens and the kinds of crystals that cause it. Treatment also differs. Gout most commonly happens in the big toe. It can also ...

Gout is a painful condition that can lead to joint damage and kidney problems. Gout crystals are the underlying cause of gout flare-ups. Gout crystals form when there is too much uric acid in your ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Racial and sex-based disparities in prevalence of gout may be explained by differences in diet, kidney health, and other key risk factors, a cross-sectional study found. After age-standardization, the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout have a lot in common. Doctors consider them types of arthritis. That means that both cause swelling, pain, and stiffness in joints. But there are important ...

Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average, ...

More than 41 million people globally have gout. There is currently no cure for gout. Researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid have found a specific probiotic that helps lower the number ...

The diagnosis of gout sets into motion an assessment and therapeutic program for comorbidities, plus an enduring treatment program for gout-flare treatment and prophylaxis and serum urate lowering.

Share on Pinterest Researchers say people with metabolic syndrome have a higher risk of gout. Eddie Pearson/Stocksy A new study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology looked at almost 1.3 ...