Although women do get gout, it is much more common in men. Gout can, very rarely, show up in young children, usually due to an inherited abnormality in purine metabolism. Laboratory tests for gout include checking for uric acid in the blood and urine, and analysis of joints and soft tissue for uric acid deposits. In the later stages of gout, X-rays or other imaging tests document the amount of joint damage. Undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, which rapidly destroys cells and releases additional uric acid into the blood.
Successful treatment includes tissue cleansing , counseling, dietary, lifestyle modifications .
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