7 Famous People with Gout
Famous for both his politics and his tendency to behead his wives, King Henry VIII is a household name. Among numerous other health problems, King Henry’s gout was well-documented. Passionate about rich food and alcohol, King Henry’s habits led to his gout. If you’ve been diagnosed with gout, talk to your doctor about how to best manage your condition. Your treatment will be based on many factors, such as the presence of other health problems. By treating attacks and preventing future ones, you can likely go on with your life just as it was before diagnosis.
Reviewed by:
Review Date:
September 25, 2015Citation:
Image courtesy of Keechuan | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Jerry Coli | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Ig0rzh | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Murdock2013 | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Jaguarps | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Daniel Raustadt | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Americanspirit | Dreamstime.com Image courtesy of Americanspirit | Dreamstime.com Health.com, "8 Famous People With Gout" AARP, "7 Famous People With Gout" Arthritis.org, "Gout Self Care" Arthritis.org, "Gout Causes" NY Times, "Cheney Makes a Morning Trip to the Hospital" Arthritis.org, "Gout Symptoms" Mayo Clinic, "Gout: Tests and diagnosis" Mayo Clinic, "Gout: Treatments" Mayo Clinic, "Gout: Lifestyle" NIAMS, "What Is Gout?"
Last Updated:
September 29, 2015