How Long Does Propoxyphene Stay In The Body
Health Encyclopedia: Gout Introduction
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Introduction
Gout is a painful and common type of arthritis. About 1 in 100 people develop gout. The rate of gout has increased in recent decades, not only in America but also in other developed countries. The increase is possibly due to dietary and lifestyle changes, greater use of medications that cause hyperuricemia, and aging populations. Gout is very uncommon in less-developed countries.
The condition is usually associated with a long-lasting, abnormally high amount of uric acid in the blood,...
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