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What increases the risk of developing gout?
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Gout risk: Hereditary factors, heavy alcohol consumption, diabetes mellitus, obesity and uric acid metabolic disorders.
Answered 2/25/2017
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Several things: Increased alcohol, red meat, dairy, high protein, dehydration.
Answered 7/30/2016
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Diet, medications: High purine diet, certain medications as well as other systemic conditions.
Answered 9/29/2020
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