The NHS lists several possible triggers, including dehydration, illness, joint injury, certain medicines, excessive alcohol and a very large meal. Sometimes there may be no obvious single trigger.
The NHS lists several possible triggers, including dehydration, illness, joint injury, certain medicines, excessive alcohol and a very large meal. Sometimes there may be no obvious single trigger.
Verdict: False.
The NHS lists several possible triggers, including dehydration, illness, joint injury, certain medicines, excessive alcohol and a very large meal. Sometimes there may be no obvious single trigger.
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