Ep 6 - Gout: Gout, What’s It All About? ft. Dr. Tan Sing Yee

We've all heard about someone with gout. But do we actually know what it is? In this episode, Dr Tan takes us on a journey through the evolution of gout. From Ancient Egypt to present times, gout continues to be prevalent due to a whole host of factors - some of which, may surprise you. Listen in as we unravel the mysteries of high uric acid, acutely painful gout episodes, and the things that make us prone to developing gout! Episode Overview:The long history of gout Nature or nurture? Various causes of goutHow gout develops in the body, including the significance of hyperuricemia  Spotting the signs: What gout episodes look and feel likeThe persistence of gout and its relationship to other long-term diseasesCredits The Vital Sign podcast is a production of Renegade Radio with support from Abbott Laboratories in Malaysia. It was produced by Senior Producer Kelvin Tay and Producer Raghinie Ravi, hosted by Afiq Kamarudin, written by Alyssa Pong Le Ann and Arnaldan Bryan Henry, and edited by Dickson Cheah. The content was fact-checked by the Abbott Medical Affairs Team.