Abeer Fatimaalmost 2 years ago

Triggers Causing Acute Flares of Gout

Gout is a crystalline arthropathy. Hyperuricemia can cause gout. It is an acute inflammatory monoarthritis; more than one joint may be seldom affected. The condition causes severe tenderness and pain. The triggers that causes acute flares of gout are as follows: - excessive intake of food with high purine content - beer or liquor consumption - dehydration - surgery - radiocontrast dye - certain medications e.g., thiazides - trauma Reference: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/329958-clinical#b1 Image via: https://www.healthline.com/health/gout-symptoms