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Gout Report

Gout occurs when crystals of uric acid, a normal component of blood serum, precipitates on the articular cartilage of joints, on tendons, and the surrounding tissues. It is characterized by sudden, unexpected, burning pain, as well as swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness in the affected joint.


What we've learned from patients who report Gout

Symptom severities

Severe
5
Moderate
4
Mild
6
None
10

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Gout

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Gout
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Allopurinol 33   Allopurinol: 220%
Colchicine 9   Colchicine: 60%
Uloric 2   Uloric: 13%
Indomethacin 2   Indomethacin: 13%
Zyloprim 2   Zyloprim: 13%
Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen 1   Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen: 7%
Methylprednisolone 1   Methylprednisolone: 7%
Probenecid 1   Probenecid: 7%
Tramadol 1   Tramadol: 7%

Report created on February 10, 2012.