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LinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTA Type Of Arthritis That Causes Inflammation Of Joints Due To Excess Uric Acid. Usually In The Big Toe.Common (More Than 200,000 Cases Per Year In US)Treatments Can Help Manage Condition, No Known CureRequires Lab Test Or ImagingCan Last Several Days Or WeeksCommon For Ages 50 And OlderMore Common In MalesFamily History May Increase LikelihoodWhat Are The Symptoms?Which Specialist Should You See?What Are The Causes?How Is This Diagnosed?Source: Focus Medica . For Informational Purposes Only. Consult A Medical Professional For Advice. Learn MoreWas This Helpful?See MoreStart Health

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Also known as: acute gouty arthritis
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A type of arthritis that causes inflammation of joints due to excess uric acid. Usually in the big toe.
How common is condition?
Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
Is condition treatable?
Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
Requires lab test or imaging
Time taken for recovery
Can last several days or weeks
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Common for ages 50 and older
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More common in males
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Family history may increase likelihood
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What are the symptoms?
Which specialist should you see?
What are the causes?
How is this diagnosed?
Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
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