Every one has heard of it, but what is gout? Simply put, it's is a form of arthritis that can be extremely disabling! Its symptoms have been noted for many hundreds of years and even documented in many old books. It primarily affects middle-aged people especially 40-upwards. It can be difficult to treat and often involves tailor-made treatment plans.

It’s caused by uric acid build-up in the body. There may be a number of factors that contribute to this including inadequate kidney-function, excess consumption of specific foods and drinks including shellfish and alcohol, and use of certain medications.

In time, with excess levels of uric acid in the blood, deposits may occur around various bodily joints leading to very painful and often acute gout attacks. Gout is known to affect around 1000 in every 100,000 and seems to affect men more than women, however, menopausal women may be at greater risk of developing it.

How many times have you head people say yeah I've heard of it, but what is gout disease? Now you know!