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Is Sleep Apnea One of the Causes of Gout?
There are many different potential triggers for gout that you should be aware of if you suffer from the condition. One of the potential triggers that we’ve been asked about recently is sleep apnea. It may seem as though these two conditions are completely unrelated, but in reality, they are connected. The connection was... »
Too Young For Gout Disease At 30? Think Again…
Gout disease is most common in people between the ages of 30 and 50 years of age. The reason for this is that it takes a build up of about twenty years to cause a first gout attack. Uric acid levels will usually begin to increase at least that far ahead of the onset... »
Why Poor Kidney Health Can Be One of the Causes of Gout
One of the causes of gout that many people fail to consider is impaired kidney health. If you’re trying to manage kidney problems, you’re at a greater risk of hyperuricemia, and are therefore more prone to experiencing gout attacks. The reason for this is if the kidneys are not functioning at... »
