Who is susceptible to wrist gout? 3
Gout is a type of arthritis that commonly occurs in the big toe.
Drink a lot of alcohol: Alcoholic drinks contain high purine content, creating uric acid leading to gout.
Consume lots of foods rich in purines: You have a higher risk of wrist gout if you regularly eat foods that create uric acid such as red meat, sugary drinks and seafood.
Wrist gout affects the ability to function in the hand.
Family history: If grandparents or parents have gout, the risk of their children and grandchildren developing this disease is often higher.
Having chronic diseases: The risk of wrist gout increases when people have diseases such as psoriasis, kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension.
Men: Men under 65 years old are 4 times more likely to develop gout than women.
Increasing age: The risk of wrist gout occurs in people of all ages.
Wrist gout is not as common as gout in the big toe.
Untreated gout can cause permanent joint damage, affecting mobility.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the goal of gout treatment is to control pain and prevent future gout attacks.
