Tag: Is gout genetic/hereditary?

Is gout genetic/hereditary lists all the discussions about hereditary gout, also known as genetic gout. Less frequently, it is called inherited gout. Whatever you call it, it is gout which is passed down from parents. You cannot stop it, but you can control it.

If you understand why you have gout, it helps you get the right treatment.

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Is Gout Inherited?

July 18, 2015August 17, 2017 by KeithTaylor Comment Closed

We often wonder, is gout inherited? I'm working on guidelines for inherited gout. We often call this hereditary gout or genetic gout. For the moment, the best factual information is Is Your Gout Hereditary?. This, and similar information form the basis of my Gout Symptoms Guidelines, especially Why do I have Gout?. We can see that gout is often, but not always, inherited. Obviously, you cannot change your parents. But you should understand what hereditary gout means for you. Therefore, note we have three interchangeable terms (hereditary gout, genetic gout, and inherited gout). Then use the search box at the top of the page to search for each of these terms. Or, do a combined search by copying hereditary gout|genetic gout|inherited gout into the search box. Continue reading Is Gout Inherited?...

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