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Gout (gowt) causes sudden, severe attacks of pain and tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling in some joints. Usually affects one joint at a time -- often the big toe. Some of the symptoms of Gout are as follows:
- Episodes develop very quickly
- The first episode often occurs at night
Gout Episodes may be caused by the following:
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Eating too much of certain foods
- Surgery
- Sudden, severe illness
- Crash diets
- Joint Injury
- Chemotherapy
Gout is the result of a build-up of too much uric acid in the body, which forms crystalized deposits in joints and cause inflammation. Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down waste products called purines. Gout can be inherited or happen as a complication of another condition.
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