GOUT FAST FACT

50% of first-time attacks occur in the big toe.

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Gout Information for Medical Professionals

Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis caused by an overproduction of uric acid or a reduced ability of the kidneys to clear uric acid. While pain may be what prompts medical attention and diagnosis, the disease also has comorbidities with serious health consequences including heart disease, diabetes, obesity and kidney disease. Therefore, proper diagnosis and treatment early in the disease is critical to avoid potential disability and to identify possible comorbidities. With a regularly monitored treatment plan that includes proper medication and some modifications to diet and activity level, gout is typically manageable and patients can live a normal life.

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