Imagine enjoying a delicious steak for dinner, only to wake up experiencing excruciating joint pain the next day. Racking your brain, you suspect that the culprit behind the discomfort could be the red meat you consumed the night before. This scenario is familiar to many who suffer from gout, an inflammatory arthritic condition. Referred to as “penyakit asam urat” in Indonesian, uric acid is a chemical compound in the body that triggers gout.
Dubbed “the disease of kings”, gout has a longadd to the concern, Executive Editor Matthew Solan highlights a study published in that reveals a connection between gout and an increased risk for stroke and heart attack. Keep reading to learn more about gout and what you can do about it.
