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Sodium urate crystals deposited in soft tissue of a joint is?
Gout.
Gout is caused by the build up of what in the joints?
Gout is the result of a build up of Uric acid crystals in the joints after uric acid in the blood reaches saturation point.
What condition is caused by deposits of sodium urate crystals in the joints?
Gout
Which form of arthritis is characterizedby deposits of uric acid in the joints?
Gouty arthritis is caused by uric acid crystals forming in joints and other areas usually first showing up in extremity's where the blood is coolest like the toes fingers and ears. Excess uric acid in the blood leads to it crystallizing into monosodium urate crystals in the bloodstream. These fine sharp crystals tend to accumulate in the synovial joints of the cooler extremities first, such as the big toe and the fingers. The tissue around the joint becomes inflamed, and nerve endings in the area become irritated, causing extreme pain. These crystals can also settle in other parts of the body and can cause extreme pain. The crystals may also be deposited as tophi near joints or in extreme areas like the ear lobes. (Uric acid crystals in the kidneys can lead to kidney stones and eventually to kidney failure.) The cause is mostly genetic, but can be partially exacerbated by poor or inappropriate diet and chronic dehydration.
What can cause gouty arthritis?
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
How does excess uric acid in the body contribute to swollen joints?
Excessive uric acid in the body, deposits as monosodium urate or uric acid crystals in the articular cartilage of joints and tendons. This initiates an inflammatory reaction in those tissues; thus contributing to swollen joints.
What is the process of crystallation?
According to WIKIPEDIA, "Crystallization is the (natural or artificial) process of formation of solid crystals precipitating from a solution, melt or more rarely deposited directly from a gas."
How is gout different from other forms of arthritis?
it occurs when there are high levels of uric acid circulating in the blood, which can cause urate crystals to settle in the tissues of the joints.
Can you eat white castle if you have gout?
Yes. Gout is caused by uric acid crystals forming in the joints, and White Castle hamburgers don't really contribute much to that problem.
Where does excess uric acid in the body accumulate?
If the concentration of uric acid in the blood becomes too high it crystallizes into tiny hard sharp shards. these crystals have a tendency to collect in synovial fluid around joints particularly peripheral joints such as the big toe and hands. It can also build up in other places under the skin like on the outer edges of the ears and elsewhere. These crystals can also block up the kidneys and form stones.
What are causes of gout?
Gout is the direct result of excess uric acid in the blood. when the liver is unable to remove enough of it , uric acid forms sharp pointy crystals that settle usually in the joints of the extremity's Usually starting with the big toe and cause severe inflammation and pain in the joints.
If my dog's pH is 6.0 does she have struvite crystals?
Struvite crystals are found in the urine when it's alkaline, usually when the Ph exceeds 7.0. Those crystals get deposited in the urinary tract to form stones. They are seen in infections with urease producing bacteria such as Proteus and Klebsiella. To diagnose struvite stones you need to do a urinalysis and culture of the urine to isolate the offending bacteria. An IVP (intra-venous pyelogram) will confirm the diagnosis and locate the stones.
