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 Description of disease:
 Gout is a chronic body condition in which the organism produces too much uric acid or has problems with its removal.
Gout types can be divided into two categories:
- primary gout - occurs alone, it is caused by disorder of removing the uric acid, as the kidneys have problems with their filtration so uric acid crystallizes and settles in the joints.
- secondary gout - overproduction of uric acid associated with other medical conditions and diseases
Signs of gout include pain of the inflamed joint, swelling and stiffness. The disease most often affects men over 40 with poor diet rich in red meats, yeast.
Symptoms:
pain in joints
redness
Research:
Laboratory testing (testosterone, sugar, cholesterol, prolactin levels)
Radiological procedure
Doctors :
Family physician, practitioner
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2008-02-27 09:33:41
Bibliography:
http://www.podiatrychannel.com/gout/
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