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Gout presenting as slight redness in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. Gout can present in several ways, although the most common is a recurrent attack of acute inflammatory arthritis (a red, tender, hot, swollen joint). [4] The metatarsophalangeal joint at the base of the big toe is affected most often, accounting for half of cases ...
In developing countries around 50–60% adult males are regular smokers, increasing their risk for diabetes. [30] In developing countries, diabetes is more commonly seen in the more urbanized areas. The prevalence of diabetes in rural population is 1/4th that of urban population for countries like India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka ...
Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease" [3] [8] and has been recognized since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians. [ 3 ] References
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Hyperuricaemia or hyperuricemia is an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood.In the pH conditions of body fluid, uric acid exists largely as urate, the ion form. [1] [2] Serum uric acid concentrations greater than 6 mg/dL for females, 7 mg/dL for males, and 5.5 mg/dL for youth (under 18 years old) are defined as hyperuricemia. [3]
Previous studies have overestimated the prevalence by simply estimating the prevalence of chondrocalcinosis, which is found in many other conditions as well. [16] It may cause considerable pain, but it is never fatal. [4] Women are at a slightly higher risk than men, with an estimated ratio of occurrence of 1.4:1. [4]
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a single red, tender, hot, and swollen joint. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Pain typically comes on rapidly, reaching maximal intensity in less than twelve hours. [ 3 ]
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