The unfortunate truth is that most doctors, up to 78% according to one study, do not manage gout properly. This can result in needless gout attacks, reduced quality of life, joint damage and may even shorten your life. Out of the tens of thousands of diseases out there, doctors pay little attention to gout. They see it as a "benign" disease that does not cause any harm beyond the pain of an attack.

Also, gout affects just 2% of the population. This means that the average medical practice will only see a few cases. This gives doctors little motivation to keep up on the best methods for managing this dangerous disease. Beating Gout gives you the information you need to live a longer and pain free life.

Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid in the body, a condition known as hyperuricemia. Uric acid crystallizes in the joints, causing the pain and inflammation of a gout attack. It also causes joint damage. With every attack, more damage occurs. Over time, this damage can be crippling. It can cause constant pain and even destroy joints completely. It is important to stop gout attacks to prevent this damage.

Also, new research has begun to show that hyperuricemia may significantly increase the risk of many deadly diseases such as kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, stroke and many others. Beating Gout provides practical advice you can start using immediately to stop gout attacks and prevent these deadly diseases.