Research Notes on Pictures of Gout
Gout is a disease caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints. It results from an elevated blood level of uric acid (hyperuricemia), which occurs when the liver produces more uric acid than the body can excrete in the urine, or when a diet high in rich foods produces more uric acid than the kidneys can filter from the blood. Over time, uric acid in the blood crystallizes and settles in the joint spaces, causing swelling, inflammation, stiffness, and pain.
Top Resources on Pictures of Gout
- WhatHealth: Gout Photos
- VisualDXHealth: Gout Pictures
- WikiMedia: Gout Tophi Elbow Image
- MedicineNet: Gout Image
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Tophi Gout in Hand
- Johns Hopkins: Gout Images
- GoutPal: Uric Acid Crystal Picture
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