What are the challenges in diagnosing chronic gout? How does gout impact a person's quality of life?

Mar 12, 2018 ... Cardiovascular risk is increased in patients with gout. We compared cardiovascular outcomes associated with febuxostat, a nonpurine xanthine ... People who have repeated attacks of gout over many years can develop tophaceous gout. This causes large numbers of uric acid crystals to collect in joints, ... Feb 21, 2019 ... ... pain in one or more joints. Uloric works by lowering uric acid levels in the blood. Gout is a chronic disease that affects approximately 8.3 ... Jul 30, 2021 ... This Consensus Statement from the Gout, Hyperuricemia and Crystal-Associated Disease Network (G-CAN) discusses the evidence and/or lack thereof for the ... Gout is a form of arthritis caused by crystals that build up in your joints and cause joint swelling and pain. These crystals are caused by too much uric ... Gout is a common form of arthritis characterised by repeated attacks of extreme joint pain, swelling and redness. Aug 17, 2018 ... A clinical history of gout is associated with worse outcomes in a contemporary population of patients with obstructive coronary artery disease. Nov 29, 2022 ... Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that results from an excess of uric acid in the blood. Among people with gout, 90% have kidneys that ... May 5, 2023 ... Gout occurs when surplus uric acid coalesces into crystals, which causes inflammation in the joints. Pain, swelling and loss of joint motion are typical. Treating Patients with CKD and gout is challenging because of the lack of quality data to guide management in this specific population.