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Understanding Gout : Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies

Presented from India by Dr. Zaki Abou Zahr

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Case Description

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of purines, which are found in certain foods and naturally occur in the body. When there is an excess of uric acid, it can form crystals in the joints,...

Case Summary

Gout is a monosodium urate crystal deposition disease, becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide and predominantly affecting adult men and postmenopausal women. Hyperuricemia, while common, is only a risk factor and does not automatically equate to gout; elevated uric acid levels must coincide with other factors to warrant treatment. The level of uric acid that warrants treatment is typically above 9, not just 7 or 8 flagged as abnormal by labs.

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Dr. Zaki Abou Zahr

Consultant Rheumatologist, Health Point Hospital , AUH

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