Can a 21 year old girl get gout?

Answer 1

There is no specific age for gout. Usually its mid 30's to 40's, but anyone can get if they eat foods that raise uric acid levels. I'm 24 and I had a gout attack.

It can also hapen as a result of kidney problems.

Normally, uric acid dissolves in your blood and passes through your kidneys into your urine. But sometimes your body either produces too much uric acid or your kidneys excrete too little uric acid. If your body is working correctly then eating foods high in purines will not lead to gout.

Answer 2

Yes, but unlikely. If a 17 year old boy really does have gout, they are probably genetically predisposed to that condition. There are a few other things that present with symptoms similar to gout. You should see a doctor and have tests done.

Answer 3

Girls can get gout however it is very unusual. the majority of gout sufferers are men starting at about middle age. find out all you can about it and do what you can to treat it.