McAllen-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 4/19/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.0 miles away from the McAllen city center .
Excess iron has definitely been shown to cause gout, though it is not well known in the medical profession. It may cause other inflammatory problems, but the key word is EXCESS. Excess of anything is rarely good. Some calories = good, excess calories = obesity. Some uric acid = good, excess uric acid = gout.
1 Kidney problems: Uric acid is normally eliminated by the kidneys. 2  Kidney disease can cause uric acid build-up and gout. 3  But excess uric acid can also damage kidneys. 4  Kidney problems associated with chronic gout -- and signs that chronic gout is getting worse -- include gouty kidney, kidney stones, and kidney failure. Kidney problems associated with chronic gout -- and signs that chronic gout is getting worse -- include gouty kidney, kidney stones, and kidney failure.