Gout is the second most common condition to affect the joints of older adults after osteoarthritis. The U.S. has more than 2 million people with gout. Recent studies have shown that gout complaints have increased in the United States over the past few decades. This could be due to the changing lifestyles, diets, and habits of people all over the world. Other contributing factors include age and use of drugs and medication. Gout in the elderly is not a common…