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Gout has been with man kind for thousands of years and there is no record of any effetive treatment prior to modern times aside from diet change.
The microscopic appearance of sodium urate crystals obtained from tophi was first described described by Antonij van Leeuwenhoek in 1679 and 1684. He suggested that that the pain of gout was the result needle shaped crystals poking into joint tissues. However, because chemistry had not jet become a science in its own right there was no further understanding of the disease or its treatment before 19th century.
Alfred B. Garrod, a London physician invented methods to test for uric acid, as well as making basic observations about the metabolism of uric acid and its anatomic distribution in gout.
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Does dexamethsone cure gout?
There is no cure for gout.
Gout in women?
Women can get gout however it is far more prevalent in men.
Does red or white wineaffect gout?
Wines will increase the risk of having a gout attack if you have a predisposition to gout.
Can a 30 year old female get gout?
Gout is unusual in females before menopause but yes they can get gout.
Is peaches good for gout?
can peaches help gout
Does the gout diet actually work?
The gout diet is not a diet to lose weight. It is a diet you follow if you have gout. Please see the following: www.mayoclinic.com/health/gout-diet/MY01137 -
Can you get gout at age 8?
Yes it is possible to get gout as a child.
How gout is related to fibroid?
There is no relationship between Gout and fibroids.
What is Gout-Rossignol's population?
The population of Gout-Rossignol is 413.
When was Henri Gout born?
Henri Gout was born in 1876.
Can you eat marshmallows with gout?
yes
Can I keep from getting gout if I learn more about it?
lifestyle factors clearly influence a person's risk of developing gout. For example, losing weight and limiting alcohol intake can help ward off gout.
