What Causes Gout?
8. What Are the Risk Factors for Gout?
There are a wide variety of factors that can contribute to someone developing gout. For one, the condition is much more common among men and often worsens with age. Obesity and a diet high in certain purine-rich food are major risk factors for this type of arthritis.
Heavy alcohol consumption and the use of certain types of medications can also make the risk of gout go up. Gout often occurs with several other health conditions, including problems with the kidneys, diabetes, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and congestive heart failure.
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