Wrist Splints For Gouty Arthritis
Gout is a disease involving uric acid deposits in the joints. The disorder causes pain, especially in the joints of the feet and legs. Patients with chronic gout have repeated episodes of joint pain.
Alternative Names
Gout - chronic; Gouty arthritis - chronic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Gout is caused by an overproduction of
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Acute gouty arthritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Arthritis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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