Over weight and Gout

What affect does being over weight have on gout? See the following; Risk factors Gout is 9 times more common in men than women. Gout often affects men in their 40's and 50's although gout attacks can occur after puberty. Gout attacks are more common in women after menopause. Gout attacks are also more common in people with kidney disease. The following factors increase your risk for gout: advancing age drinking a large amount of alcohol, particularly beer eating purine-rich foods exposure to lead family history of the condition male gender obesity other, serious illness organ transplants thyroid problems use of certain drugs, including diuretics, aspirin, cyclosporine, or levodopa The sooner gout symptoms are treated the better. Many people experience a gout attack every few weeks, months or years. It's impossible to predict whether gout will strike again, however over 50% of people experience a second attack within 12 months of the first gout attack. To learn how to identify the first symptoms of gout, read the section on Gout Symptoms that follows. For more information on gout follow this link, GOUT Stay healthy