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Gout is the results of a condition called hyperuricemia, which means there is a high level of uric acid in the blood.
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What condition also called crystal-induced arthritis is caused by excessive?
gouty arthritis or gout. this is the result of uric acid in the blood crystallizing and the resulting fine sharp crystals invading joints
Is Gouty arthritis a chronic condition that is associated with aging?
gout can be chronic but this is not necessarily the case
Can shellfish cause arthritis?
Sea foods are definitely not recommended in the case of gouty arthritis as they are high in purines and produce uric acid in the blood. However there is no medical evidence that it does any harm in the case of either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Which deficiency causes end arthritis?
Aside from trauma the causes for arthritis are not known. Gouty arthritis though is the result of excessive build up of uric acid in the blood.
What condition also called crystal induced arthiritus is caused by?
This condition is caklled gouty arthritis and is the result of a buildup of uric acid in the blood turning into finr crystals which among othrer areas invade synovial joints.
What is th result of the body's decreased ability to control uric acid?
the result could be the formation of uric acid crystals in the blood leading to their settlement in joints, a painful condition, known as gouty arthritis.
What are colchicine tablets used for?
Colchicine is a drug used in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis. Colchicine is effective in suppressing the inflammation in acute gouty arthritis.
Should you fast before a blood test for rheumatoid arthritis?
No that is not necessary. unless you are advised to do so by your doctor which may be likely in the case of tests related to gouty arthritis.
High levels of uric acid in blood may lead to rheumatoid arthritis?
No Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and the amount of uric acid in the blood does not affect this disease. High levels of uric acid in the blood can however lead to what is known as Gouty arthritis, which is the result of uric acid turning int fine sharp crystals that settle in joints and other parts of the body.
What type of arthritis is from uric acid?
Gouty arthritis is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid comes fro the nucleus of the cels we eat as purines
What is another name for gouty arthritis?
Gout's scientific name is metabolic arthritis
Which form of arthritis is characterized by redness and pain and severely deformed joints?
That would be either rheumatoid arthritis ( an imune disease) or Gouty arthritis ( the result if uric acid in the blood turning to crystalsin and settling in the joints and other places.
