Gout Essay
Gout & Uric Acid Education Society Introduces a Series of Informative Brochure and Online Resources to Educate the Relation Between Gout and Other Serious Health Issues.
Brochures are intended to educate on kidney health, hearth health, bone health, and diabetes health issues, which are commonly related to Gout.
PITTSBURGH, Mar. 22, 2015 – Considered as one of the most painful forms of arthritis, gouty arthritis, also known as podagra, occurs when there is an excessive amount of uric acid in joints due to high levels of blood, which results of a vastly painful inflammation. The accumulation of uric acid can lead to serious health issues, and surprisingly, many Americans – including gut patients – are not aware of it.
A 2015 survey1 conducted on behalf of the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society (GUAES) reveals that one in five Americans are aware that gout patients have a greater chance of being diagnosed with diabetes and kidney disease, only one in ten understands the relation between gout and cardiovascular health issues, and seven in ten do not link gout with the probability of developing deformities, which generally begin with long-term bone, joint and tissue damage.
In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of treating and maintaining gout arthritis and its serious threats if left untreated, GUAES has created a …show more content…
With the goal of improving the quality of treatment and maintenance, thus, diminishing the burden of gout, the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society offers complimentary educational resources for gout patients, medial professionals and the public. Further information can be found at www.gouteducation.org. Follow @GoutEducation on Twitter, “like” Gout Education on Facebbok, and for more video material follow GoutEducation on
Brochures are intended to educate on kidney health, hearth health, bone health, and diabetes health issues, which are commonly related to Gout.
PITTSBURGH, Mar. 22, 2015 – Considered as one of the most painful forms of arthritis, gouty arthritis, also known as podagra, occurs when there is an excessive amount of uric acid in joints due to high levels of blood, which results of a vastly painful inflammation. The accumulation of uric acid can lead to serious health issues, and surprisingly, many Americans – including gut patients – are not aware of it.
A 2015 survey1 conducted on behalf of the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society (GUAES) reveals that one in five Americans are aware that gout patients have a greater chance of being diagnosed with diabetes and kidney disease, only one in ten understands the relation between gout and cardiovascular health issues, and seven in ten do not link gout with the probability of developing deformities, which generally begin with long-term bone, joint and tissue damage.
In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of treating and maintaining gout arthritis and its serious threats if left untreated, GUAES has created a …show more content…
With the goal of improving the quality of treatment and maintenance, thus, diminishing the burden of gout, the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society offers complimentary educational resources for gout patients, medial professionals and the public. Further information can be found at www.gouteducation.org. Follow @GoutEducation on Twitter, “like” Gout Education on Facebbok, and for more video material follow GoutEducation on