7 Famous People with Gout
Comedian and actor Jim Belushi refused to go to the doctor when he began experiencing pain. After a particularly painful attack during a performance, Belushi visited a doctor and was diagnosed with gout. If you think you may have gout, don’t put off going to the doctor. By correctly diagnosing and treating your gout, you can save yourself weeks or months of pain. Symptoms of gout include joint pain and swelling caused by buildups of uric acid.
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September 29, 2015