Category: Gout

Gout, an ancient affliction entwined with the deposition of uric acid, has traversed the corridors of time, leaving imprints on the annals of medical history. Its origins trace back to 2640 BCE, when the Egyptians discerned localized foot pain, particularly in the significant toe, as a distinct malady—predating the very term “gout.” Chronicled by the venerable Hippocrates, this ailment, with its notable male-to-female ratio and a curious link to alcohol, became a subject of early medical scrutiny.