A cartoon attributed to Thomas Rowlandson,1785,showing a demon causing burning pain in the cellist's gouty foot. Gout is a disease in which a defect in uric acid metabolism causes acute inflammation in the joints,with swelling,redness & pain. When it affects the foot it is known as "podagra". Gout has traditionally been associated with "excessive living",in particular overeating & overdrinking,and it is more common amongst men. Today,treatment for acute & chronic forms involves the use of drugs & a warning against rich food & alcohol | |
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