Gout sufferers may wonder what causes their gout. Gout attacks are usually caused by poor lifestyle choices, such as drinking excessive alcohol, eating high-calorie foods, and being overweight. Some metabolic problems can cause gout in 10% to 15% of patients. Deficiency in certain enzymes (like xanthine-oxidase), which break down purines, can also be a reason. Your body could also be producing too many purines. As…