What causes gout in women

Gout in women may be caused by congenital causes, but also due to hyperuricemia, kidney disease, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drugs and other secondary factors. 1. Congenital causes: some women suffer from gout caused by genetic factors and environmental factors, which is congenital gout, the vast majority of uric acid excretion disorders, and has a certain family susceptibility. 2. Secondary causes: when women suffer from hyperuricemia, when blood uric acid exceeds the saturation concentration, urate crystals can be precipitated and directly deposited in the joints and surrounding soft tissues, which has a certain correlation with the onset of gout. In addition, kidney disease, drugs, tumor chemotherapy or radiotherapy, etc., all have a certain trigger gout. Women suffering from gout should actively follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, reduce the daily intake of high-purine foods, limit the consumption of alcohol and high-fructose drinks, drink more than 2,000 milliliters of water per day, and regularly review and follow up. It is recommended that gout patients go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation, identify the causes and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.