Gout
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What is gout?
Gout occurs when crystals of uric acid, a normal component of blood serum, precipitates on the articular cartilage of joints, on tendons, and in the surrounding tissues. It is characterized by sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint.
Common symptoms reported by people with gout
Treatments taken by people for gout
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Compare treatments taken by people with gout
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have gout through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with gout? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has gout on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 302 say gout is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 19 | |
| 30s | 69 | |
| 40s | 55 | |
| 50s | 67 | |
| 60s | 54 | |
| 70+ | 159 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 25 | |
| 20-29 years | 25 | |
| 30-39 years | 30 | |
| 40-49 years | 25 | |
| 50-59 years | 26 | |
| 60-69 years | 23 | |
| 70+ years | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 475 | |
| Female | 310 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 426 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 30 |