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the most common parts are the joints. usually you can also find tiny gouts in the earlobes.

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usually the joints of the fingers and toes...especially the big toe

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Q: What parts of the body are effected by gouty arthritis?
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What is is the most crippling form of arthritis?

there are over a hundred different forms of arthritis effecting both the joints and other parts of the body. It seems that gouty arthritis has been described as the most painful, however Rheumatoid arthritis is reputed to be the most crippling form of arthritis on average.


What chemicals cause arthritis?

The cause for most forms of arthritis is un known. however in the case of gouty arthritis it is caused by an over abundance of uric acid in the blood turning into sharp crystals that settle in joints and other parts of the body.


What joints are effected by Arthritis?

Any of the body's joints can be affected by arthritis.


How do you know when you have arthuritis in body?

Usually stiff sore or swollen joints are a pretty good indicator. However with forms of arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis which is an Autoimmune disease other parts of the body may be effected.


How is the lifestyle with arthritis?

As arthritis comes in many forms, it all depends on what part or parts of the body are effected. however with the use of modern drugs ans and technology's people with arthritis can usually look forward to a relatively normal lifestyle.


Why does gouty arthritis affect the greater big toe?

The answer to this is not totally understood However it is known that uric acid crystals like to form and settle in the cooler extremity's of the body and the big toe joint is in one of the coolest most extreme parts of the body,


What causes gouty arthrtitis?

Gouty arthritis is the result of too high a concentration of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes forming fine needle like crystals that deposit in joints and sometimes other organs of the body.


What is the most painful arthritis?

All forms of arthritis in the joints in particular can be painful, the amount of pain involved depends on the damage that the disease is causing to the the body. However it seems that the the most painful form of arthritis is the disease referred to as gouty arthritis which is the result of the formation of uric acid crystals usually in the peripheral joints of the body.


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.


Is mung bean is the cause of arthritis?

Aside from gouty arthritis beans should have no effect In the case of gouty arthritis it is because beans are high in purines and purines are metabolized in the body to produce uric acid, the crystallization of which causes the problem.


Does it cause arthritis when you pop body parts?

yes, it can cause arthritis when you pop boby parts. You can also get arthritis when you crack your knunckles, toes, etc...


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