10 Causes of Gout
Cause #3: Thiazide Diuretics
Thiazide diuretics are a type of medication that can be used in the treatment of hypertension and edema (due to liver failure, kidney failure, and heart failure). Diuretics also increases the risk of gout as diuretics increase urination and decrease the amount of fluid in the body. Once the remaining fluid in the body becomes more concentrated, it increases the risk of the development of urate crystals that cause gout.
Besides thiazides, there are also other types of diuretics that reduce the excretion of urate from the kidneys. Individuals who suffer from gout can speak to their doctor regarding changing their medication from thiazides to other substitutes to decrease the likelihood of having an attack of gout.
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