gouty arthritis

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Meaning

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

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Chronic lead exposure and lead-contaminated alcohol are risk factors for gout due to the harmful effect of lead on kidney function. citation Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is often associated with gouty arthritis. Source: Internet

In the early stages, the gouty arthritis usually occurs in one joint, but with time, it can occur in many joints and be quite crippling. Source: Internet

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