Gout. Close-up of the hand of a patient affected by gout. Gout is a common joint disease which is caused by the deposition of crystals of uric acid into the joint space and the surrounding tissues. The affected joint becomes red,swollen and extremely tender; the pain may be very intense and a mild fever may develop. This condition affects men ten times more than women and there is usually a family history of the disorder. Pain and inflammation are controlled with large doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; maximum benefit is achieved when the treatment starts as the attack begins. Corticosteroid drugs may also be injected in the affected joint | |
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