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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.
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Severe
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5 | |
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Moderate
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4 | |
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Mild
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6 | |
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None
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10 |
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 33 | ||
| Colchicine | 9 | ||
| Uloric | 2 | ||
| Indomethacin | 2 | ||
| Zyloprim | 2 | ||
| Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen | 1 | ||
| Methylprednisolone | 1 | ||
| Probenecid | 1 | ||
| Tramadol | 1 |
Report created on February 10, 2012.