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Build-up of Uric acid in the joints , mostly due to poor dietary habits. Some people seem more disposed towards it even with a fair diet Foods to avoid are rich, fatty foods , Sauces and Gravies, and wild game meats, and sugary things.

excessive blood levels of uric acid deposited as crystals in the soft tissue joints

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