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abnormal (gout)
Term | Definition |
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what caused gout? | uric acid (urate) |
what is gout? | painful inflammation in one or more joints |
who gets it? | Men are more commonly affected than women |
What are the symptoms of gout? | Gout usually occurs in attacks and causes severe pain in one joint. |
How is gout diagnosed? | Gout is usually diagnosed if you have the typical gout symptoms and a raised blood level of uric acid. |
treatment | Anti-inflammatory painkillers, General measures and other treatment such as using Colchicine |