Gout
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
triggers
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
diet
pain and inflammation
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Gout Complications
Complications of gout include:
Chronic joint pain
Joint deformity
Kidney stones
Kidney disease
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Gout Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Osteoarthritis
Pseudogout
Rheumatoid arthritis
Septic arthritis
Ankle pain
Foot pain
Joint pains
Knee pain
Toe pain
Wrist pain
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Last Updated: Oct 5, 2007
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Gout References:
Kim KY, Ralph Schumacher H, Hunsche E, Wertheimer AI, Kong SX. A literature review of the epidemiology and treatment of acute gout. Clin Ther. 2003 Jun;25(6):1593-617.
Monu JU, Pope TL Jr. Gout: a clinical and radiologic review. Radiol Clin North Am. 2004 Jan;42(1):169-84.
Pal B, Foxall M, Dysart T, Carey F, Whittaker M. How is gout managed in primary care? A review of current practice and proposed guidelines. Clin Rheumatol. 2000;19(1):21-5.
Schlesinger N. Diagnosis of gout. Minerva Med. 2007 Dec;98(6):759-67.
