All About Gout

Gout and Ethnicity

Your family history might hold more clues about your gout risk than you realise. While many people think gout is simply a result of too much rich food and alcohol, emerging research reveals that your ethnic heritage plays a crucial role in determining how your body handles uric acid. For... Read More...

Gout and Genetics

When gout runs through family lines, many people wonder if they're simply waiting for their turn to experience the same debilitating pain their relatives endured. The truth is more hopeful: while hereditary factors significantly influence gout development, understanding your genetic background empowers you to take control and potentially prevent or... Read More...

How Age Affects Gout

Getting older brings many changes to our bodies, and one condition that becomes increasingly common with age is gout. If you've recently experienced sudden, intense joint pain or been diagnosed with elevated uric acid levels, understanding how age influences gout development can help you take control of your health. Gout... Read More...

Gout Symptoms

When your body struggles to process uric acid properly, it often sends clear signals that something isn't quite right. Learning to recognize these warning signs of gout early can help you take action before minor discomfort becomes a major problem affecting your daily life. Uric acid is a natural waste... Read More...

Uric Acid

Uric acid is a natural occurring compound in the blood which forms ions and salts called urates and acid urates. These urates are passed through urine and for most people uric acid levels are kept in balance by the body naturally. Uric acid is produced when your body breaks down... Read More...

What is Gout?

Gout is a form of arthritis that can occur when the body’s uric acid levels are severely elevated. High levels of uric acid in the body form needle-like crystals which lodge in the joints – most commonly the big toe. These tiny little crystals cause immense amount of pain with the... Read More...