What is gout and how could it be treated?!


Question: Gout is a very painful form of arthritis that can develop when blood levels of uric acid are chronically high. Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down substances called purines, which are found in the body and consumed in foods.

Gout can occur on its own, but it is more often associated with other medical conditions or medications prescribed to treat other conditions, such as diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure), that may interfere with the body's ability to remove uric acid.

This buildup of uric acid (hyperuricemia) can lead to the development of sharp, needle-like crystals, which can accumulate in the body
Answers: Gout is a very painful form of arthritis that can develop when blood levels of uric acid are chronically high. Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down substances called purines, which are found in the body and consumed in foods.

Gout can occur on its own, but it is more often associated with other medical conditions or medications prescribed to treat other conditions, such as diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure), that may interfere with the body's ability to remove uric acid.

This buildup of uric acid (hyperuricemia) can lead to the development of sharp, needle-like crystals, which can accumulate in the body



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