Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis. The condition occurs when too much uric acid accumulated in the blood. As a result, it causes sharp crystals to form in your joints. In most cases, gout tends to affect your hands and feet. But when it happens in the cervical spine, people can be at risk of developing occipital neuralgia. Gout is basically more common in men. In addition, other risk factors include aging, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. [4]
