7 Famous People with Gout
The actor, famous for his roles in Dallas Buyers Club and Fight Club, developed gout-like foot pain after gaining weight for a film. Because of the pain, Leto couldn’t walk long distances and often had to use a wheelchair. If you experience pain in your joints, talk to your doctor about the possibility of gout. There are multiple tests to determine if you have gout, including blood tests, X-Rays, ultrasounds, among others.
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