Poor diet: eating foods high in fat, or sugary sweets can increase risk for gout. Untreated hypertension, diabetes and heart conditions Obesity is also a great risk factor. Medications that are given to treat hypertension such as thiazides can increase risk for gout. Family history can also cause increased risk, as well as age and sex. Males are at ahigher risk for gout than females and develop it earlier on whereas females usually are at a higher risk after menopause.
Arteriosclerosis is a disease where the arterial walls become thickened, lose elasticity, and can restrict blood flow. It is also called hardening of the arteries and usually occurs in older adults.
Ask your doctor for advice of course it is reasonable because doctors know how to treat most illnesses
