On many levels, gout causes are simple. It is simply excess uric acid that causes gout.
I've recently started reorganizing my gout causes pages, and I want to make sure I have not missed any. Also, there has not been much discussion of gout causes recently, so this is the place to discuss any aspects of the causes of gout.
Please note that I am not particularly interested here in what causes a single gout flare. I am interested in the underlying causes of gout. My list so far is:
Kidney disease
Surgery
Leukemia, lymphoma, or hemoglobin disorders
Medical conditions that cause rapid weight change (increase or decrease)
Medications for other health conditions
Exposure to lead and other metal salts
Can you think of others?
What are your feelings on obesity? I believe that diet can play a part, and I would add that starvation, dehydration, and malnutrition can also affect gout. I am certainly not interested in specific foods, but have you ever cured gout by completely stopping a...