Table 1

Five aphorisms of Hippocrates on gout

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

From Hippocrates [2].

Nuki and Simkin Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006 8(Suppl 1):S1   doi:10.1186/ar1906