Can women get gout too?

Women can also get gout. Gout is a disease triggered by high blood uric acid levels leading to uric acid crystals being deposited in the joints. It can occur at all ages, with male patients being more susceptible to gout, and a small number of post-menopausal women also showing signs of gout. The pathogenesis of gout has not been clearly defined, but it is mostly considered to be related to hyperuricemia. Gout will appear one or more joint pain symptoms during an attack, often sudden onset at night. Gout stone is a specific clinical manifestation of gout, typical site in the auricle, also common around the joints and Achilles tendon, hawksbill, patellar bursa, which can be manifested as a bulging yellowish-white reddish colored organisms, which can be discharged as a white powdery or pasty substance after breaking. When the patient appears gout symptoms, must promptly consult a doctor, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, so as not to delay the condition.