Causes Of Gout

Posted by admins on March 4, 2011 under Diseases and Conditions | Be the First to Comment

Causes Of Gout

Men are much more vulnerable to gout than women. In fact, 9 out of ten sufferers are men over the age of 40. Gout attacks can also happen to younger people, though they’re rare. Over a million Americans suffer from gout attacks each year.

Gout is a terribly painful form of arthritis, that results from an excess of uric acid. When your kidneys cannot excrete the surplus uric acid, you’ll most likely experience severe gout symptoms. Read more of this article »