It's The Heat And The Humidity: How Each Worsens Gout Symptoms

... Climatic factors such as heat and humidity that lead to dehydration can signal a future attack for gout sufferers, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington DC.Gout, caused by deposits of monosodium uric crystals, causes severe pain and swelling of the joints. [click link for full article] ...