Monroe Township was originally formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 3, 1859, from portions of Washington Township, while the area was still part of Camden County. Monroe Township was shifted to Gloucester County on February 28, 1871, along with the majority of Washington Township.
âStress, dehydration and certain medications, such as diuretics, can cause a jump in uric acid, as can weight gain,â she says. âOne study found that just gaining 10 pounds over four months was associated with an increased incidence of gout.â.
Salicylate, which is a main ingredient of aspirin and other analgesics, can also trigger an attack of gout. Even though these medications are often used in the treatment of gout pain, they can sometimes interfere with the kidney's ability to eliminate uric acid and thus may trigger more gout attacks.