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Gout has been known since antiquity. Historically, wits have referred to it as "the king of diseases and the disease of kings" [5] [114] or as "rich man's disease". [15] The Ebers papyrus and the Edwin Smith papyrus, (c. 1550 BC) each mention arthritis of the first metacarpophalangeal joint as a distinct type of arthritis.
Conditions and diseases associated with heart disease include: stroke, coronary heart disease, congenital heart disease, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, and cardiomyopathy. [32] Cardiovascular disease is known as the world's biggest killer. 17.5 million people die from it each year, which equals 31% of all deaths.
Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease" [3] [8] and has been recognized since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians. [ 3 ] References
Family history of gout. Genetics can contribute to high uric acid levels, so if a close relative like a parent or sibling has gout, you’re more likely to have it as well. Race and ethnicity.
Haig argued that cancer, gout and rheumatism are allied diseases that are the result of an excess of uric acid and can be treated by dietetic therapy. Haig described cancer as a "rich man's disease", linking the frequency of cancer with the consumption of costly animal foods. [19]
Gout, called podagra in ancient Greek medicine, is a common arthritis caused by deposition of monosodium urate crystals within the joints. [9] Gout usually affects the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe and later the other joints of the feet and hands.
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Gout broke onto the scene in 2022 when he ran the 100m in 10.57s as a 14-year-old. The last two years have seen the Australian, who turns 17 in late December, draw comparisons to sprinting great ...