Gout

Gout is a common type of arthritis.

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Reviewed October 2009

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Title:   Gout overview - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Gout is a type of arthritis which occurs when there are abnormally raised levels of uric acid in the blood and tissues which then crystallise into a joint.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Gout
Publisher:   Dietitians Association of Australia
Description:   Gout occurs when there is a build up of uric acid in a joint such as a big toe, ankle, knee, wrist, elbow or fingers. This very painful condition may occur if the body produces too much uric acid or if the kidneys cannot get rid of uric acid built up in the body. Gout may be hereditary, but also being overweight, drinking alcohol, over-eating, not drinking enough fluids and having high blood pressure can all increase your risk of developing gout.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Gout and hyperuricaemia
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of gout and hyperuricaemia by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Gout (crystal deposition disorders)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of gout by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Gout
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gout is a common form of arthritis. Pain often occurs in the big toe joint, knee, ankle, elbow and other joints. A gout attack is sudden and painful. Gout is caused by a build-up of a waste product, uric acid, in the bloodstream. Excess uric acid settles in joints causing inflammation, pain and swelling. Alcohol, overeating, dieting and dehydration can trigger a gout attack.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Systemic corticosteroids for acute gout
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of systemic corticosteroids for acute gout. The review shows that in people with gout: ...
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Arthritis
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Arthritis literally means 'inflammation of the joint'. There are approximately 150 conditions that can be classified as arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain, swelling and stiffness in one or more joints, and fatigue. Three of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Gout (Comments for Consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Gout is a type of arthritis. It usually affects the small joints of the feet. The inflammation is a reaction to crystals inside the joint.
Date:   Feb 2004
Title:   Management of acute gout
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The appropriate management of acute gout begins with confirming the diagnosis. The rapidity with which anti-inflammatory medication is commenced following the start of an attack is of greater importance than the specific drug chosen or the route of administration.
Date:   Feb 2004
Title:   Gout - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Gout is one of the oldest diseases known. It was recognised by the ancient Greeks and the famous physician Hippocrates wrote about it.
Date:   Feb 2003
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