gouty arthritis


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gouty arthritis

A form of arthritis caused by urate crystals (formed from uric acid) deposited in the soft tissues of joints. Uric acid is a waste product, normally eliminated without any problems.
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Noun1.gouty arthritis - a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and jointsgouty arthritis - a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints
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Above a certain threshold, a fraction of soluble monosodium urate crystallizes and accumulates in the synovial fluid or other soft tissues; this leads to gouty arthritis attacks and chronic gout and joint damage.
"We don't know from interventional studies whether these are as reversible as the gouty arthritis," he said.
Gouty arthritis has characteristic radiographic manifestations.
Subsequently, he was diagnosed with gouty arthritis. Then, the patient began to restrict his intake of purine-rich foods and drink excess water, but continued to suffer from recurrent attacks.
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