
Certain comorbid conditions are associated with a higher incidence of gout, including the following:
Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Renal insufficiency
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypercholesterolemia
Obesity
Anemia
For more on risk factors for gout, read here.
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Cite this: Herbert S. Diamond. Fast Five Quiz: Are You Prepared to Confront Gout? - Medscape - Dec 10, 2015.
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