Relationship between obesity and gout: An ancient Persian case report

History of medicine always has interesting points to consider. Obesity-related diseases have been studied since ancient times. In the Middle Ages, various medical books have been written by Iranian physicians that have influenced later periods. Razi, a famous Iranian physician, describes a patient w...

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Published in:	Obesity medicine Vol. 21; p. 100310
Main Authors:	Sanaie, Sarvin, Mohammadinasab, Reza
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2021
Subjects:	Gout History of medicine Nutrition therapy Obesity Razi Razi Obesity History of medicine Nutrition therapy Gout
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Summary:	History of medicine always has interesting points to consider. Obesity-related diseases have been studied since ancient times. In the Middle Ages, various medical books have been written by Iranian physicians that have influenced later periods. Razi, a famous Iranian physician, describes a patient who has been treated with nutrition. •The first report of this relation dates back to the 9th century written by Ali-Ibn-Rabban Tabari in his book named Ferdos-Alhekmah (Paradise of wisdom).•Razi reported a case regarding the effects of obesity and disease.•Razi describes a man who suffers from obesity and gout and has improved with nutritional therapy.
ISSN:	2451-8476 2451-8476
DOI:	10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100310