Gout: A Clinical Overview
Gout, a metabolic disorder that affects more than six million people in the United States, most commonly presents as an acute inflammatory arthritis—usually manifesting in an acutely painful, tender, and inflamed joint. Because gout can affect every organ system, however, patients with gout are vulnerable to other significant pathologies that may also require timely intervention.
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