Gout:It is a condition wherein there is deposition of uric acid, leading to severe inflammatory state.
In this condition,monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. As a result,inflammation of the effected tissues takes place which leads to pain, swelling and immobiity in the joints.To present a classic picture, one complains of sudden burning pain,warmth, redness, swelling and stiffness in the effected joints. Low grade fever may also be present.The pain is so severe, that a slight
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