Gout is a form of arthritis. It is also called gouty arthritis. Gout can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint. Over time, gout attacks can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues.
Gout is nine times more common in men than in women. It predominantly attacks males after puberty, with a peak age of 75. In women, gout attacks usually occur after menopause.
Q:Gout is caused by the buildup of what substance in the body?
The correct answer is: B Forms crystals in the joints (as seen in the image above)
Explanation:
Normally, uric acid in blood travels to the kidneys, where it passes out in urine. Gout occurs when uric acid builds in the body and forms crystals in the joints or in soft tissue.
Paying attention to one's diet may help manage gout. People with gout should avoid regular daily intake of meat, seafood, and alcohol (especially beer), and drink plenty of water and other fluids.
Symptoms of gout generally include the following:
- Warmth, pain, swelling, and extreme tenderness in a joint
- Very red or purplish skin around the affected joint, which may appear to be infected
- As the gout attack subsides, the skin around the affected joint may peel and feel itchy
The most common sign of gout is a nighttime attack of swelling, tenderness, redness, and sharp pain in the big toe. Gout attacks also appear in feet, ankles, knees, fingers, heels, and elbows.
Q:An excessive amount of uric acid in the body can also lead to what condition?
Q:What increases a person risk for developing gout?
The correct answer is: A Family history
Explanation:
In addition to having a family history of gout, other risk factors include the following:
- Being male
- Obesity
- Heavy alcohol consumption
- Diets rich in meat and seafood
- Use of diuretics
- Use of aspirin
- Lead exposure
- Frequent dehydration
Q:About 5 million in people in the U.S. suffer from gout.
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