Most people have heard of gout, but few know what it is. Gout is a type of arthr…


Most people have heard of gout, but few know what it is. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid building up in the body. Uric acid forms when the body breaks down purines found in some foods. Most of the time, uric acid goes through the kidneys and is passed in our urine. When we have too much for the kidneys to handle, it can build up and travel to our joints. This causes pain, stiffness and swelling. There are many factors that can put you at risk for gout, including being…



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