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Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Overview
Gout is a disease caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints. It results from an elevated blood level of uric acid (hyperuricemia), which occurs when the liver produces more uric acid than the body can excrete in the urine, or when a diet high in rich foods (e.g., red meat, cream sauces, red wine) produces more uric acid than the kidneys can filter from the blood. Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Gout(Free Handout) Over time, uric acid in the blood crystallizes and se...Read the full article 
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