Gout and Hyperuricaemia

Gout (Hyperuricemia): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Uric acid represents the end product of purine breakdown in the liver and intestines. Approximately 700 mg of uric acid is formed per day. Purines are ingested with food. Foods that are rich in purines are those that have a high proportion of cells and consequently of cell nucleus material. These … Gout (Hyperuricemia): Causes

Gout (Hyperuricemia): Therapy

General measures Gout attack: cooling, immobilization, and elevation of the extremity; administration of an analgesic/pain reliever (e.g., indomethacin). Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use). Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day) or, if necessary, abstain from alcohol. A daily alcohol consumption of 100 g leads … Gout (Hyperuricemia): Therapy