Thanks!!!Gout possible causes
Causes
The risk factors which causes excess uric acid include:
- Caused due to accumulation of uric acid crystals, called urate, in the joints.
- Excess consumption of meat and seafood
- Obesity
- Certain conditions like heart disease, kidney disease
- Family history
- Age - common for above 50 years of age
- Certain medications
- The risk factors include:
- Obesity
- Family history of gout
- Age - It usually affects between the ages of 30 and 50
- Sex - Men are more likely to develop gout