Causes of gout
- uncontrolled diabetes [2]
- high blood pressure
- use of diuretics
- lymphoma or leukemia [3]
- hemolytic anemia
- psoriasis [4]
- obesity [5]
- chemotherapy or radiation treatments
Depending on the stage and seriousness of your gout, it may be treated in different ways. Treatment methods are:
- medication, both over-the-counter and prescription
- lifestyle changes like reducing alcohol consumption and losing excess weight
- eating a nutritious diet