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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38800216
Alshahrani, Jaber Abdullah, et al. "Gouty Arthritis Across Ages: Understanding Disease Patterns and Predictors." Cureus, vol. 16, no. 4, 2024, pp. e58873.
Alshahrani JA, Saleh Alzahrani SA, Ali AlGhamdi OS, et al. Gouty Arthritis Across Ages: Understanding Disease Patterns and Predictors. Cureus. 2024;16(4):e58873.
Alshahrani, J. A., Saleh Alzahrani, S. A., Ali AlGhamdi, O. S., Ali Alzahrani, N. G., Ahmed Alzahrani, F. A., Alshehri, F. S., Alshahrani, A. S., Alsayafi, S. I., Alghamdi, R. S., Alghanem, G. A., Hussain Al Radhwan, H., & Alzain, M. A. (2024). Gouty Arthritis Across Ages: Understanding Disease Patterns and Predictors. Cureus, 16(4), e58873. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.58873
Alshahrani JA, et al. Gouty Arthritis Across Ages: Understanding Disease Patterns and Predictors. Cureus. 2024;16(4):e58873. PubMed PMID: 38800216.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Gouty Arthritis Across Ages: Understanding Disease Patterns and Predictors.
AU - Alshahrani,Jaber Abdullah,
AU - Saleh Alzahrani,Saleh Ali,
AU - Ali AlGhamdi,Osama Saeed,
AU - Ali Alzahrani,Naif Ghormallh,
AU - Ahmed Alzahrani,Fayez Ali,
AU - Alshehri,Fayez S,
AU - Alshahrani,Abdulmajeed Saad,
AU - Alsayafi,Sherefah I,
AU - Alghamdi,Rayan S,
AU - Alghanem,Ghadeer Ali,
AU - Hussain Al Radhwan,Hawra,
AU - Alzain,Mohannad A,
Y1 - 2024/04/23/
PY - 2024/04/23/accepted
PY - 2024/5/27/medline
PY - 2024/5/27/pubmed
PY - 2024/5/27/entrez
KW - al-baha region
KW - gout
KW - gout crystals
KW - gout disease
KW - hyperuricemia
KW - prevalence
KW - saudi arabia
SP - e58873
EP - e58873
JF - Cureus
JO - Cureus
VL - 16
IS - 4
N2 - 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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