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ArticleCureus2024

Gouty Arthritis Across Ages: Understanding Disease Patterns and Predictors.

Jaber Abdullah Alshahrani, Saleh Ali Saleh Alzahrani, Osama Saeed Ali AlGhamdi, Naif Ghormallh Ali Alzahrani, Fayez Ali Ahmed Alzahrani, Fayez S Alshehri, Abdulmajeed Saad Alshahrani, Sherefah I Alsayafi, Rayan S Alghamdi, Ghadeer Ali Alghanem and 2 more

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Jaber Abdullah AlshahraniFamily Medicine and Medical Education, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, SAU.
Saleh Ali Saleh AlzahraniFamily Medicine, Alziad PHC, Ministry of Health, Al-Baha, SAU.
Osama Saeed Ali AlGhamdiPreventive Medicine, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, SAU.
Naif Ghormallh Ali AlzahraniFamily Medicine, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Fayez Ali Ahmed AlzahraniFamily Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, SAU.
Fayez S AlshehriFamily Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, SAU.
Abdulmajeed Saad AlshahraniMedicine, Najran University, Najran, SAU.
Sherefah I AlsayafiGeneral Practice, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, SAU.
Rayan S AlghamdiHealth Home Care, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, SAU.
Ghadeer Ali AlghanemFamily Medicine, Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, SAU.
Hawra Hussain Al RadhwanFamily Medicine, King Fahad General Hospital, Medina, SAU.
Mohannad A AlzainMedicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction Gout, a chronic inflammatory joint disease, is increasingly prevalent worldwide, mainly affecting men, young females, and post-menopausal women. This study aims to investigate gout epidemiology in Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia, addressing the dearth of localized data on prevalence, risk factors, and management practices. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted at King Fahad Hospital, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia, covering 116 patients from March 2016 to November 2017. Data encompassed demographics, clinical presentations, and biochemical markers relevant to gout. Results Among 116 patients, 41 (35.3%) were diagnosed with gout, with males exhibiting a significantly higher prevalence than females (43.9% vs. 24%). Significant associations were found between gout prevalence and residency, occupational status, education level, clinical presentations (podagra, arthralgia/arthritis), and biochemical markers. Conclusion This study enriches global knowledge by providing localized insights into gout's epidemiology and highlighting demographic influences and clinical presentations specific to the Saudi context. The findings underscore the importance of tailored approaches in gout management, considering regional variations in prevalence, risk factors, and clinical manifestations.

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al-baha regiongoutgout crystalsgout diseasehyperuricemiaprevalencesaudi arabia

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