What is gout and how can you to prevent it

Tests and diagnosis

Gout can often be challenging to diagnose, as its symptoms are similar to those of other conditions. While hyperuricemia occurs in most people who develop gout, it may not be present during a flare-up. As a result, a person does not need to have hyperuricemia for a diagnosis.High levels of uric acid in an individual’s blood or urate crystals in their joint fluid are the main diagnostic criteria for gout.