Modern imaging techniques such as ultrasound may help to diagnose and classify gout. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition. The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits of crystals of a substance called uric acid (urate) in […]
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EULAR and ACR rewrite joint classifications for gout
Updated classification to include imaging techniques in the diagnosis of gout may help to standardise care. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition. The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits of crystals of a substance called uric […]
Gout is more likely in people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
An investigation into the link between psoriasis and gout. INTRODUCTION Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects 0.08% of the global population.1 It has symptoms that tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits of crystals of a […]
Gout may develop once uric acid levels cross a threshold in the blood
Uric acid in the blood may help to predict whether people will go on to develop gout. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition, affecting 0.08% of the global population.1 The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits […]
Gout may be associated with vascular events such as stroke or heart attacks, particularly in women
Patients with gout – especially women – may be more likely to suffer from vascular diseases such as stroke, heart attack, angina or heart disease. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition, affecting 2.5% of the population in the UK. The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing […]
Gout linked to sucrose in sugary drinks
We know that regularly consuming drinks sweetened with a processed sugar called high-fructose corn syrup can lead to gout. Now a study has linked gout with drinks containing another common sugar, called sucrose. INTRODUCTION ‘Sugar’ can be a fairly loose term, covering several distinct types of this common sweetener. For most people, the differences don’t matter too […]
