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Health Conditions
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Gout
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that can predispose you to developing a condition. The following are key risk factors for developing gout:
- Alcoholism (especially beer drinking)
- Obesity and, to a minor extent, overeating
- Certain medical conditions and medications (see section titled "What causes it?")
- Family history of gout
- High blood pressure
- Age and sex: men 40 years of age and older are at higher risk
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
