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What causes gout?
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Uric acid regulation: Gout is classified as either overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid. The increased levels can cause swelling and inflammation resulting from uric acid crystallization. Long term, the uric acid crystals can accumulate in joints cause deformities and erosions. It is quite painful. It needs to be properly evaluated clinically as well as by bloodwork and radiographs.
Answered 9/5/2017
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Gout.: Gout comes from a problem with the body's handling of uric acid, leading to uric acid crystals accumulating in the fluid within joints. The body's inflammatory response to these crystals results in episodes of severe pain in the joints involved. Usually starts with a first episode at the base of the big toe; subsequent bouts can occur in other joints.
Answered 2/14/2017
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