Gout is also called metabolic arthritis because it is a disease that is due to a congenital problem with the metabolism of uric acid. During an attack of gout the urate crystals are deposited in the cartilage of the joints and in particular tendons. This provokes an inflammatory response that results in severe pain and distress.

Gout is the result of an elevated level of uric acid in the blood stream. This uric acid can also result in kidney stones. Sufferers usually also have a low grade fever.

There are two sources of pain from the inflammation. In the first …

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Gout is a type of arthritis that affects more than 2 million Americans. It is due to an accumulation of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism. Purines are substances found in certain foods such as red meats, organ meats, shell fish, red wine, beer, and vegetables such as asparagus. When purine containing foods are digested, one of the main substances produced is uric acid. Uric acid accumulates a s crystals and these deposits of uric …