Check your gout risk here
Answer our simple gout quiz to find out if you may be at increased risk of developing gout.
1. Are you male? Yes/ No
2. Are you over the age of 40? Yes/No
3. Do other members of your family have gout? Yes/No
4. Do you drink more than 21 units of alcohol a week (if you are male) / or 14 units per week (if you are female)? Yes / No
5. Are you suffering from any of the following conditions? Yes / No
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High blood pressure
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Diabetes
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Kidney disease/damage
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High cholesterol
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Angina
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Long-term psoriasis
6. Are you overweight? Yes/No
7. Are you taking any of the following medications? Yes/No
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Diuretics (water tablets)
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Low dose aspirin
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Niacin to treat high cholesterol
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Anti-rejection drugs following organ transplantation
8. Do you drink a lot of sugary drinks e.g. cola? Yes / No
9. Do you eat a large amount of the following purine-rich foods? Yes / No
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beef
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pork
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bacon
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lamb
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seafood
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liver
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kidney
10. Do you ever experience painful attacks and inflammation in your joints, particularly the big toe? Yes / No
If you have answered ‘YES’ to more than six of the above questions, you may be at risk of gout. We recommend you seek advice from a medical professional.