Gout While Not Deadly Is A Very Painful Condition. If it is left untreated it can cause serious tissue damage. Gout is a form of arthritis. The cause of gout is buildup of small crystals in your joints. These crystals are comprised of uric acid. When there is a buildup of these uric acid crystals, there can be intense pain, swelling, inflammation, and redness. Usually the kidneys regulate the levels of uric acid in our bodies. When the kidneys fail to regulate the uric acid, is when gout can strike. The kidneys may not properly regulate the uric acid for any one of the following reasons: Trouble with kidneys, change in types of foods consumed, change in weight, illness, certain medications being taken, etc. The excess uric acid can be linked to something called purines. Purines are found in certain types of foods that we consume. Some foods have higher levels of purines than others. Since the food containing ...
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