Re: Rates of Gout on the Increase
Originally Posted by
Julie1962
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Main cause, most common really just different words.
We won't be hearing about the cases caused by medication in the media I am wiling to bet.
Well the Guardian have mentioned them........quote "the condition is also related to diabetes, kidney complaints, obesity and
medications such as diuretics, or water tablets, for high blood pressure."...unquote.
These are medications prescribed for conditions often but not always linked to obesity.