What is gout?
Gout occurs when crystals of uric acid, a normal component of blood serum, precipitates on the articular cartilage of joints, on tendons, and in the surrounding tissues. It is characterized by sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint.
How do members experience gout?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gout*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for gout*
*Data from patients with gout, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with gout*
*Data from patients with gout, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has gout on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 51 | |
| 40s | 148 | |
| 50s | 236 | |
| 60s | 254 | |
| 70+ | 213 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 550 | |
| Female | 352 |