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Table 1 Five aphorisms of Hippocrates on gout

From: A concise history of gout and hyperuricemia and their treatment

Aphorism

Details

VI-28

Eunuchs do not take the gout, nor become bald

VI-29

A woman does not take the gout, unless her menses be stopped

VI-30

A youth does not get gout before sexual intercourse

VI-40

In gouty affections, inflammation subsides within 40 days

XI-55

Gouty affections become active in spring and in autumn

  1. From Hippocrates [2].