Gouty Arthritis

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops in people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. There is 4 episodes of gout.1.Asymptomatic hyperuricemia2.Acute gout, or a gout attack3.Interval gout4.Chronic gout

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Treatment

What is it?

Genes:if a family memeber has had gout you are more likely to develop it.Medication:diuretic or "water pills" taken for high blood pressure can raise uric acid levelsdiet:eating red meat and shellfiah can increase your riskalcohol: can increase your riskobesity:obese people are at higher riskbypass surgery

Causes

Gouty arthritis

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Symptoms

Prevention

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no drinking of alcoholic beveragesavoid eating red meat and shellfish