Abstract:Uric acid is a disease that arises due to excess purine in the body caused by uric crystals in the joint tissue that attacks the fingers, elbows, knees, toes, toes and heels. Gouty arthritis is a progressive disease caused by deposition of monosodium urate crystals (MSU) found in the joints, kidneys, and other connective tissue due to chronic hyperuricemia. The incidence of gouty arthritis is common in men as many as 25 patients (65.8%) and women as many as 13 patients (34.2%). The incidence of gouty arthritis… Show more
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