Why do people get gout?
People who suffer from gout have too much uric acid in their bloodstream wither because their body is making too much of it, or because their body can’t get rid of it properly. Uric acid is eliminated from the body by the kidneys, so people who are prone to gout might also get kidney stones. The female hormone oestrogen seems to give women protection against gout, which means that the condition is less common in females. Gout most commonly affects overweight middle-aged men who eat a lot of red meat, drink a lot of alcohol and have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Other things that can cause an attack of gout can include dehydration, injury or surgery or sudden starvation. An attack of gout usually goes away after a few days, but it can last longer. If you suffer from repeated attacks yo should speak to your doctor about suitable treatment. Keep gout at bay The best way to avoid getting gout is to drink lots of water, cut down on the grog, maintain a healthy weight and keep fi
