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Gout
TypeMetabolic
CauseUric acid crystal accumulation
First KnownAncient (Egyptian, Greek descriptions)
TransmissionDiet, genetics
About Gout
Called the disease of kings because of association with rich food and alcohol. Hippocrates called it the unwalkable disease. King Henry VIII suffered famously. Colchicine from autumn crocus has been used for 2,000 years. Incidence is rising with obesity epidemic.