Around 8.3 million people in the US have gout and the majority are men who have a genetic predisposition. Gout happens when there's too much uric acid in the body causing inflammation and pain in the joints. Attacks usually begin in the big toe and become more chronic and progressive. Other health conditions like obesity and diabetes exacerbate gout attacks, but treatment and a prevention diet can successfully manage or even cure gout.
Posted: 5/22/2017