Gout: global epidemiology, risk factors, comorbidities and complications: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gout is one of the oldest known diseases and the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. The established risk factors for gout include hyperuricemia, chronic renal disease, genetic, alcohol consumption, dietary factors, diuretic use, hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Patients with gout have an increased risk of all-cause mortality, particularly from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infectious diseases. Gout is also associated with several complications, such as nephrolithiasis. This literature review describes the global epidemiology and trends associated with gout, before providing an overview of its risk factors and complications.

Methods

This research used the narrative review method. Thorough searches were performed in PubMed and Google sch

SUBMITTER: Asghari KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660718 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature