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Hi doctors, can you tell me what's gout and how do you know if you have it and does it attack any joints or just certain ones?
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In acute: Usually distant cooler joint, like ankle or toe. Very red, very painful. In chronic gout, deposits may develop over years with minimal symptoms!
Answered 2/11/2014
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