Serious Health Risks Linked To Obesity

Gout

Gout is a very common type of arthritis that leads to substantial amounts of pain and tenderness within the affected joints as well as redness along the skin above the joints. Some of the health conditions that increase an individual's likelihood of developing this form of arthritis include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes, all of which can occur when they are obese. As such, obesity is heavily linked to this form of arthritis and is particularly common among individuals who haven't received treatment for their obesity. Obese individuals tend to develop gout at a younger age than normal.

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