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All About Gout
07-Jun-2012
Tags: Gout, Gout
Medical authorities define gout as urate crystals accumulating around your joints, causing inflammation and intense pain. They claim that urate crystals can form as a result of high level of uric acid in the blood. But what is causing the high level of uric acid in the blood? Is it unba...
Gout Risk Factors & Tips
22-Sep-2008
Tags: Gout, Gout
Gout is caused by the presence of too much uric acid in the blood. While having high uric acid levels is not a disease in itself, it becomes a problem when uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints and surrounding tissues. What are Your Risk Factors? Genetic factors. Approximately one in four people with gout have a family history of the disease. In some families, the enzyme that helps the body break down purines is missing. Consuming a steady diet of foods that are high...
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