Gout is a disorder characterised by severe, painful joint inflammation due to the deposition in the joint of uric acid crystals.
Natural history of gout
Gout generally occurs in 'attacks' where a joint suddenly becomes red and painful. With appropriate management things settle down, but after a dietary discretion another flare up may happen. Eventually the joint may become permanently damaged.
Synonyms:
Crystal arthropathy
Gouty arthritis
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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS
Gout and comorbidity: a nominal group study of people with gout. Singh JA. Arthritis Res Ther. 2017; 19: 204.