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The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is committed to raising public awareness about gout and arming patients, like you, with resources to help you better understand gout diagnosis and treatment.
As you may have seen in our previous newsletters, we have introduced a series of educational comics to help raise awareness about the severity of gout.
This month, football was top-of-mind for many as the Seahawks battled the Broncos. But for those suffering from a gout attack, the big game may have been far less enjoyable.
While gout is more common in men over the age of 40, gout can affect anyone at any time -- even professional athletes, who aren't always seen as the typical face of gout because they are believed to live healthy, active lifestyles. Risk factors such as family history and having other health issues can play a role in developing the disease. Those who have or who are at risk for gout should talk to their doctor about taking steps to minimize risks and keep future attacks at bay.
Stay tuned for the March 2014 newsletter as we share another comic that will educate on gout and debunk common gout myths.
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Gout & Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. Gouty arthritis is often associated with other conditions, including heart disease. High levels of uric acid have been associated with a higher risk of death from heart disease or congestive heart failure.
Because an elevated uric acid level is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, kidney disease and obesity, studies are underway to determine if uric acid has a direct role in causing these disorders.
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