The buildup of uric acid in your joints can lead to swollen growths under your skin called tophi. If left untreated, tophi can lead to loss of motion in your joints and other complications. A tophus ...

Background: The prevalence of gout is increasing, and most research on the associated burden has focused on serum urate (sUA) levels. The present study quantifies the impact of the presence of tophi ...

Many people who experience one gout attack never have a second attack. Others develop chronic gout or repeated attacks that happen more often over time. Chronic gout can lead to more severe problems, ...

Gout is a painful form of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body. Uric acid is a normal waste product in the blood that comes from the breakdown of certain foods. Having ...

The presence of tophi - crystal deposits of uric acid found on the surface of the joints or in the skin and cartilage - in people with gout can increase their risk of developing cardiovascular disease ...

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This study demonstrates that gout patients from the US and three EU countries suffer from significantly decreased HRQOL, with the average patient suffering decreased mental as well as physical ...