Gout Overview | Causes and Prevention | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that can be very painful to the joints. Dr. Myma Albayda walks us through what gout is caused by and how you can take preventative measures to limit attacks.

[arissetiawan]

Thanks for explanation for this desease and got advise from the expert to avoid gout attack in the future

[ryans]

Cut back on sugar drinks that was a big one for me.

[kopronko]

I am a non smoking low weighted vegetarian for 30 years, eating no medications, but the gout attacked me twice in this month into the left toe on my foot. And, i haven't drinked no alcohol in the last 3 weeks. What do you suggest now ? Thanks.

[TheTechCguy]

Evidence also proves that gout can be worsened by smoking.