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I am a 32 year old female - I don't fit the “norm” of a person with gout. I have just had my first attack and am in the process of complete diagnosis (blood test, etc.) I am not overweight, no diabetes, don't eat the foods that are known to cause uric acid buildup and no family history of gout.
I have searched the internet for similar circumstances and can't seem to find any. Do you know of any others that don't fall into the “norm” that have been diagnosed with gout? Are there other ailments that I should look into for an explanation of these gout symptoms?
Though incidence of gout in pre-menopausal females is lower than in men and post-menopusal females, it is by no means unknown.
Uric acid production and excretion is an extremely complex process, or rather series of processes. There are many reasons for excess uric acid leading to gout, and these are in no way restricted to the typical overweight middle aged male.
There are 2 other conditions that are commonly confused with gout, and also other rarer conditions. The two common ones are pseudo gout (calcium deposits rather than uric acid) and septic arthritis (infection in the joint). One or both of these can co-exist with gout.
The test for all three of these conditions is similar. Fluid from the joint must be analysed. This simple procedure is usually done by a rheumatologist who is the best type of doctor to consult with this type of problem. Joint diseases are notoriously difficult to diagnose properly, so it is best to seek expert advice.
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Joint inflammation and numbness are often associated with gout, but so are other conditions. It pays to check with a rheumatologist then you can get the treatment you need.
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