There are so many myths about uric acid and some shouldn’t be believed. The reason is, it can affect health problems. Photo/ wikimedia.
JAKARTA – Myths about gout may have often heard and easily found on the internet.
One of them, gout considered only experienced by men who are overweight because of its relationship with eating food and drinking excess alcohol, which is lifestyle.
However, it should be known that actually gout can affect anyone and it is more common than one might think.
Quoted by CreakyJoints on Monday (14/8/2023), here are some gout myths that shouldn’t be trusted and check the truth.
1. Myth: gout is a male disease
Fact: gout affect both men and women
Yes, gout is more common in younger men than in young women. According to the Mayo Clinic, this is because women tend to have lower uric acid levels.
After menopause, however, women’s uric acid levels approach those of men’s and men’s and women’s uric acid levels become slightly more even.
That’s why women who experience gout tend to show signs and symptoms after menopause, while men are more likely to develop the condition earlier, usually in their 30s and 50s.
2023-08-15 00:01:35
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