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.
Gout Causes. Gout appears to come on suddenly, often in the form of a painfully swollen big toe or lower body joint. In reality, itâs the end result of a process thatâs been taking place in the body for a while. The underlying cause of gout is different from those things that trigger a gout attack. Gout is the result of excess uric acid in the body, a condition called hyperuricemia. Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down purines, which are found in human cells and in many foods. Uric acid is transported by the blood to the kidneys and eliminated in the urine.