March 30, 2010 -- Women have a lower risk of developing gout than men, even when they have the same blood levels of the chemical that causes the painful, inflammatory arthritis, new research shows. Gout has traditionally been thought of as a disease of older men, but older women get it, too. read more
Gout has traditionally been thought of as a disease of older men, but older women get it, too. A recent national health survey found that about 4% of women in their 60s and 6% of those in their 80s had gout. read more
"It can be an indication that more harmful conditions are around the corner." If left untreated, gout crystals can build up in the kidneys, causing kidney stones. Chronic gout can cause continuous joint disease which can even leave the sufferer crippled. Dr Nuki says: "Gout is not a condition that can be cured as such. read more
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops in some people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. It occurs in about 4 percent of American adults, but is more likely to affect men than women. read more