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What is gout?
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Deposition of uric: Acid in tissue. Gout is usually due to excessive production of uric acid that then deposits as crystals in various tissues, mostly in joints, skin and kidneys. It causes painful arthritis. See this site for more info. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001459/.
Answered 6/15/2020
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Systemic Disease: Involving purine metabolism. Blood test is needed to check uric acid levels.
Answered 3/3/2019
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A monoarticular: Arthropathy = or a type of arthritis that usually attacks one joint. It occurs when there is an elevation of uric acid.
Answered 3/3/2019
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An acute arthritis: Gout is a form of acute inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid buildup. The hallmarks of inflammation- pain, redness, swelling, heat that come on abruptly are consistent with a gout attack. See a podiatrist to diagnose this. X-rays may be taken, and labs ordered to make the diagnosis.
Answered 3/3/2019
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