Patients with debilitating gout are being failed by the NHS because of outdated practices which mean they are prescribed only a third of the medication they need, experts claim.
However, these symptoms could also be associated with dangerous cardiovascular complications such as heart attack, pulmonary embolism, viral myocarditis, pericarditis, or even heart failure.
When you hear the word gout, the first image which comes to mind is probably that of Henry VIII, who developed the condition after a life-time of overindulging on rich foods and alcohol.
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"Rapid weight loss and cutting out alcohol suddenly can actually trigger gout attacks,” warns Dr Hilary Jones, tells Sun Health. “This happens because rapid weight loss breaks down cells in ...
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