Gout is a form of arthritis and is caused by high levels of uric acid that results in crystals forming within and around a joint. When your body produces high levels of uric acid or if your kidneys cannot filter it out, it can result in a build up. When this occurs,...
The treatment of gout is a two-stage process Two different elements of the disease need to be considered in their own right and it may be you treat both at the same time or individually, dependent on your circumstances. Treating gout combines lifestyle changes and...
Gout is one of the most common types of inflammatory arthritis. There has been a considerable amount of research carried out into the causes and management of gout and how it effects the body and with this in mind there have been a wide range of different treatments...
Dr Stephanie Barrett
Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist in London
MB, ChB, MD, FRCP
GMC No. 2825957
- President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, 2017-18
- Member of Council and Trustee at the Royal Society of Medicine
- Member of Council, Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine
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