Gout Education Society promotes importance of "Crystal Clear" communication between patients and medical professionals

GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gout Education Society announces the launch of "Crystal Clear"—a campaign underscoring the importance of clarity for both patients and medical professionals related to gout diagnosis, treatment and management. The campaign officially kicks off May 22, 2025, Gout Awareness Day. Now in its nineteenth year, Gout Awareness Day is focused on educating the public about the risk factors and treatment options of this disease.

Gout is an extremely painful and chronic form of inflammatory arthritis caused by elevated uric acid levels. Over time, uric acid can accumulate and form crystals in the joints and other tissues—leading to painful flares. Untreated, gout can lead to permanent bone, joint and tissue damage, and other serious health issues, including kidney disease, heart disease and diabetes. Not only is gout serious and extremely painful, it is also widely misunderstood by the public, yet, easily treated, according to N. Lawrence Edwards, MD, MACP, MACR, chairman of the Gout Education Society.

"Gout is a debilitating condition that can significantly impact quality of life for patients and their families, explained Dr. Edwards. "It's vital for gout sufferers and their healthcare providers to have open, honest conversations about gout. In other words, they need to be "crystal clear" about symptoms, concerns and treatment options in order to help ensure the best possible patient journey and medical outcome."

Formed in 2005, the Gout Education Society aims to improve the quality of care and minimize the burden of gout. A variety of complimentary resources for the public and medical professionals is available at GoutEducation.org. The website also includes a portal for medical professionals, who can sign up to be a part of the Gout Specialists Network and help patients find qualified medical professionals not just by zip code, but also by areas of specialty.

About the Gout Education Society

The Gout Education Society (formerly The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in September 2005 by rheumatologists. The Gout Education Society is dedicated to educating the public and health care community about gout—the most common form of inflammatory arthritis—and helping to improve overall patient care.

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SOURCE Gout Education Society