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Gout Definition
Common names:
  • Arthritis Gout
  • Gout
A person with gout has episodes of swollen, painful joints in the feet and legs. Gout is caused by a buildup of crystals in the fluid that lines the joints. Images

There is no cure for gout, but it can be controlled with medication.

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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