Condition Information
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You’ll find more information here about arthritis, other conditions that affect bones and joints (musculoskeletal conditions) and other rheumatological conditions. This includes ‘auto-immune’ conditions where the body’s immune system can attack itself.
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Gout
Gout causes sudden swelling and severe pain in the joints. The symptoms are caused by uric acid crystals that form in and around the joints. It commonly affects the toes or knees.
Information on Gout can be found at:
Arthritis Action: Gout – Arthritis Action
Arthritis Foundation: Gout: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment | Arthritis Foundation
Versus Arthritis: Gout | Causes, symptoms, treatments | Versus Arthritis
NHS Website Gout – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
