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Gouty arthritis, commonly called gout, is a type of arthritis caused by the build- up of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a chemical which is produced when your body breaks down ...

Gouty Arthritis
By Maryann Gromisch RN Guide on December 5, 2011 - 2:21pm
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Gout can be horribly painful, causing arthritis-like symptoms and tender, swollen joints that may be reddish in color and warm or even hot to the touch.

Gout: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By EmpowHER on September 25, 2011 - 7:42pm
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Painful and throbbing, debilitating and swollen -- if you've ever seen anyone with gout or suffered with it yourself, you know it can be one of the most painful and demoralizing ...

What is Gout All About?
By Aimee Boyle HERWriter on September 6, 2011 - 7:51pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A growing number of Americans are being diagnosed with the painful form of arthritis known as gout -- thanks in large part, researchers say, to the

More Americans developing gout; obesity blamed
on August 31, 2011 - 10:33am
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Diseases such as cancer, diabetes and depression may be illnesses dealt with often today, but according to medicinenet.com, gout is one of the most common and documented medical ...

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Symptoms and Risk Factors of Gout
By Erin Kennedy HERWriter on July 20, 2011 - 12:13pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Novartis AG medicine reduced pain from gout but also appeared to raise the chances of serious infections and other problems, U.S.

US FDA staff: Novartis gout drug data 'complicated'
on June 17, 2011 - 8:48am
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This form of arthritis primarily affects the spine, causing inflammation of the vertebrae. The shoulders, hips, ribs, heels and small joints of the hands and feet can also be affected. ...

Four Less Common Types of Arthritis
on May 3, 2011 - 8:53am
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Women who consume fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened soft drinks and orange juice, are at an increased risk for gout, according to research presented in November, 2010 at ...

Study: Sugar Sweetened Drinks Increase Gout Risk for Women
Impacted 2 Lives By Pat Elliott on November 23, 2010 - 8:31pm
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An overindulgent diet of red meat, seafood and alcohol has long been associated with gout. Gout is a painful form of arthritis triggered by high levels of uric acid in the blood. The ...

Top Ten Foods That Contribute to Gout
Impacted 2 Lives on November 17, 2010 - 11:39am
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The most effective self-help measure for gout is not to get it in the first place. There are several things you can do to reduce your chances of suffering from this painful disorder.

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Self-Help Measures for Gout
Impacted 1 Lives By Joanna Karpasea-Jones HERWriter on March 14, 2010 - 4:45am