Tag: gout
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How do you know you have gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). Uric acid can form sharp crystals in joints, causing sudden inflammation. Do you feel intense joint pain in your big toe, ankles, knees, wrists, or fingers? Is there visible swelling, redness, and warmth over the affected joint? Do…