Does Gout Travel Down A Leg?
- Gout - Introduction
- Highlights
- Symptoms
- Causes and Risk Factors
- Triggers
- Diagnosis
- Treatment: Acute Gout Attack
Introduction
Gout is a painful and common type of arthritis. About 1 in 100 people develop gout. The condition is usually associated with a long-lasting, abnormally high amount of uric acid in the blood, called chronic hyperuricemia.
The rate of gout has increased in recent decades, not only in America but also in other developed countries. The increase is most likely due to dietary and lifestyle changes, greater use of medications, such as diuretics, that boost uric acid levels, and aging...
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