Causes of Gout

Causes of Gout

So here’s what some ‘experts’ think the cause or common causes of gout are:

* Although excess uric acid in the blood is a factor, it does not inevitably lead to gout!
* There is strong correlation between the disorder and diet – the conclusions of 12 year-long study.
* Obesity increases the threat of developing gouty arthritis.
* Some moderately common diseases and disorders, as well as lymphoma, leukemia and psoriasis, may lead to gout.
* It’s known that inherited genetic disorders can cause hyperuricemia which may result in the development of gout in children.
* Menopause may play a role, because pre-menopausal women have a significantly lower risk of developing gout than similar aged men.
* Excessive consumption of certain foods high in uric acid may increase the body's production of uric acid and therefore lead to the disease.
* A defect in specific enzyme metabolism may alter the way the body assimilates and processes purines in some gout suffers.
* Interestingly, it’s been speculated that greater than normal exposure to lead can may lead gout.
* High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is fairly common among patients with gout, but whether it’s a cause or symptom is unknown.
* Abnormal or unusual metabolism of certain compounds in foods (purines) can result in too much uric acid in a person’s blood stream.
* Gout may follow the development of a different disease.
* Even though diet and excessive alcohol consumption may contribute to the disease, they are not believed to be the main causes of the condition.
* Certain medications may affect kidney function or purine metabolism and therefore influence gout development.
* Heart attack and strokes may predispose an individual to gout.
* Overall, gout may be considered primary or secondary dependent on factors that contribute to high uric acid levels in the bloodstream.
* Dramatic variations in diet or significant weight-gain or weight-loss may cause gout attacks or even contribute to the disease.

Indeed, from all the studies, the causes of gout are multi-factorial!
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