We may be starting to find out why some people are more susceptible to gout than others. Gout is the highly painful form of arthritis that strikes joints far from the heart: generally, the big toe. Genetics are behind a lot of the diseases we face, and according to the new study, this applies to gout as well.
Scientists found 18 new variations in genes that boost the level of uric acid in the blood. This is the enemy for people who suffer gout, as high levels of uric acid form small crystals in joints … Read More
This article Why You Might Be Susceptible to Gout originally published at Doctors Health Press - Daily Free Health Articles and Natural Health Advice by Doctors Health Press Editorial Team.
