Gout

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is sometimes called gouty arthritis. It develops in some people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. That acid can form needle like crystals in a joint and cause sudden, severe episodes of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling…

DEFINITION

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that is sometimes called gouty arthritis. It develops in some people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. That acid can form needle like crystals in a joint and cause sudden, severe episodes of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling.