Swollen Little Toe Gout
What Is It?
Gout is a disorder characterized by too much uric acid in the blood and tissues. In gout, crystals of uric acid are deposited in the joints, where they cause a type of arthritis called gouty arthritis. They also can be deposited in the kidneys, where they can cause kidney stones.
There are three main causes of the high levels of uric acid that lead to gout:
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A diet rich in chemicals called purines, because purines are broken down by the body into uric acid. Foods that...
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