Gout Complications – Don’t Let This Happen to You!

February 18th, 2012 by John Cielo

The following is a very good article that I found on the University of Maryland Medical Center website. It discusses the serious complications that can arise from repeat gout attacks over time. In particular, it talks about the way in which untreated / improperly treated gout can lead to tophi deposits, joint damage, kidney disease, [...]

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What is Gout? Gout and Hyperuricemia

February 8th, 2012 by John Cielo

I came across a really very good article in the excellent Medicinet.com website called Gout and Hyperuricemia. It is very detailed and covers everything about gout: what it is, its causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, diet, etc. It’s a veritable compendium and well worth the read when you have a little time. In that [...]

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