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Gout is a very common inflammatory arthritis. It is a result of having too much uric acid in our body (hyperuricaemia) and eventually it becomes so saturated and forms crystals in our joints.Most of the time these crystals sleep quietly in the joints and they do not cause any pain or swelling.However, when they are disturbed and woken up, they induce a severe inflammatory reaction which gives the typical attack of gout.
Gout can be a very destructive disease if not treated early and properly.
Joint destruction. A severe case of untreated gout.
