Medical Definition: Gout is a metabolic disorder that causes an extremely uncomfortable arthritic pain in the joints and synovial fluids.

Gout causes extreme discomfort because of the deposited amounts of uric acid crystals that become lodged in joints and other small spaces in the body. All mammals except humans possess an enzyme called uricase, which assists in the breakdown of purines for excretion from the body. Tophi (deposits of uric acid) can accumulate and cause inflammation and the destruction of the joint spaces, bones, and cartilage. In some cases, tophi can break through the skin and appear as white chalky nodules that look like crab eyes.

Gout is classified as either primary or secondary depending on the cause. More than 99% of primary gout cases are considered idiopathic, meaning that there is no clear cause. It is most likely due to a combination of genetic and hormonal factors that cause either an overproduction, or reduced excretion of uric acid. Secondary gout is usually caused by drug therapy or by other medical conditions. Medications such as diuretics and low doses of aspirin can reduce uric acid excretion and increase the chance of hyperuricemia. Alcohol use and renal (kidney) insufficiency can also cause gout, especially in older patients. Exposure to lead is also associated with build up of uric acid and should be ruled out in all suspected cases.

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