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Five aphorisms of Hippocrates on gout |
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Aphorism |
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VI-28 |
Eunuchs do not take the gout, nor become bald |
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VI-29 |
A woman does not take the gout, unless her menses be stopped |
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VI-30 |
A youth does not get gout before sexual intercourse |
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VI-40 |
In gouty affections, inflammation subsides within 40 days |
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XI-55 |
Gouty affections become active in spring and in autumn |
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From Hippocrates [2]. |
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Nuki and Simkin Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006 8(Suppl 1):S1 doi:10.1186/ar1906 |
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