Gout symptoms or “attacks” occur when too much uric acid is in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product that your body makes naturally. You also produce it when you digest certain foods.

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If left untreated, it can lead to loss of consciousness, shock, coma, heart or respiratory failure, and death. This severe reaction typically occurs within five to 30 minutes of coming into contact ...

The reaction is often delayed, usually only manifesting with symptoms after two or more days. Sensitivity or intolerance to citric acid found in citrus fruits can also cause allergy-like symptoms. In ...