Diseases
gout
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Overview
Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint). There are times when symptoms get worse, known as flares, and times when there are no symptoms, known as remission.
Symptoms
- intense joint pain. gout usually affects the big toe.
- lingering discomfort.
- inflammation and redness.
- limited range of motion.
Causes
- sometimes either your body produces too much uric acid or your kidneys excrete too little uric acid. when this happens, uric acid can build up, forming sharp, needlelike urate crystals in a joint or surrounding tissue...
- that cause pain, inflammation and swelling.
Risk factors
- diet. eating a diet rich in red meat and shellfish
- weight, being overweight.
- family history of gout.
Diagnosis
- blood test.
- ultrasound
- joint fluid test.
- x-ray imaging.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is gout?
Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint). There are times when symptoms get worse, known as flares, and times when there are no symptoms, known as remission.
What are the symptoms of gout?
intense joint pain. gout usually affects the big toe., lingering discomfort., inflammation and redness., limited range of motion.
What causes gout?
sometimes either your body produces too much uric acid or your kidneys excrete too little uric acid. when this happens, uric acid can build up, forming sharp, needlelike urate crystals in a joint or surrounding tissue...; that cause pain, inflammation and swelling.
Which medicines are used for gout?
allopurinol, atropine sulphate-colchicine-piperazine, colchicine, dexketoprofen, febuxostat, ketoprofen, loxoprofen, naproxen, pegloticase, piroxicam, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, sulindac
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