Gout - Symptoms

Triggers for Gout Symptoms

Severe illness is an important trigger. Between 20 - 86% of patients with gout experience a recurrence when they are hospitalized. Gout accompanies and can be exacerbated by serious conditions that are associated with kidney and heart disease including diabetes, obesity, unhealthy cholesterol levels, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure.

Gout symptoms may be precipitated by various other conditions including:

• Stress
• Infection
• Joint injury
• Weight loss
• Surgery
• Certain drug treatment
• Overindulgence in alcohol or purine-rich foods
• Overstrenuous exercise

Symptoms occur more frequently in the spring, with the peak in April, according to some studies.

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