Question 1

i have frequent uti's; can this cause gout?

Accepted Answer

No: Frequent uti's are not associated with gout. However, gout may be indirectly associated with uti's since gout may cause kidney stones. If these stones become infected, it is very difficult to eradicate the infections until the entire stone has been removed surgically.

Question 2

what cause gout ?

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Gout causes: Gout is caused by formation of uric acid crystals building up in the joints due to too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid crystals trigger a immune-mediated inflammatory reaction, causing pain, swelling and redness of the joints, which is experienced as a gout attack. High levels of uric acid may be due to hereditary reasons for uric acid overproduction, underexcretion, diet and medications.

Question 3

can feta cheese cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Possible: But would have to be a lot likely its not the only thing in your diet that is causing gout.

Question 4

does hard cider cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol is a common trigger for gout.

Question 5

what cancers can cause gout?

Accepted Answer

None: Canver is not specific in causing gout.

Question 6

can taking buspirone cause a gout flare?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There is nothing in the medical literature that Buspirone directly causes a gout flare.  Neither epocrates nor uptodate list gout as an adverse effect.   There could be an indirect relationship in that Buspirone could adversely affect kidney function and this could indirectly reduce clearance of uric acid, thus allowing it to build up.

Question 7

what has uric acid in it that can cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Foods have : High purine content which raised the uric acid levels which can cause gout, .

Question 8

what causes uric acid levels to get to high and lead to gout?

Accepted Answer

2 Causes: Excess uric acid is either caused by under excretion (kidneys) or overproduction. The latter is often due to an enzyme deficiency, and made worse by a high purine (protein) diet. A low purine diet, good hydration and talking to your doctor about possibly taking Allopurinol should help.

Question 9

my mom wants to know what food causes gout because she has it?

Accepted Answer

Food can aggravate i: Gout is caused by a genetic disorder where there is excess production of uric acid in the body. Food can contribute some more towards this probelm but it is only a minor factor. Alcohol can definitely aggrvate it. If she is taking medication then there are no food restrictions other than avoid excessive use of alcohol.

Question 10

can gout begin in your ankles without any other symptoms, for no known reason?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: You need to see your doctor for further evaluation to see if you have gout or some other arthritis.

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