Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling and tenderness in joints, usually the joint at the base of the big toe. It occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, tissues or kidneys. Uric acid is a waste product produced during the breakdown of purines — chemical compounds that are part of many foods we eat. Gout occurs when uric acid...
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