Dinkaover 7 years ago

"The disease of kings" or "rich man's disease"

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint.The joint at the base of the big toe is affected in about half of cases. Gout is due to elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.This occurs due to a combination of diet and genetic factors. At high levels, uric acid crystallizes and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues, resulting in an attack of gout. Gout occurs more commonly in those who eat a lot of meat, drink a lot of beer, or are overweight.