Tophi are deposits of uric acid crystals that accumulate in joints due to hyperuricemia, a condition in which there are high levels of uric acid in the blood. Tophi are most commonly associated with ...
Meat and meat products contain purines. Uric acid forms crystals around joints in the body, most commonly in the big toe or knee, but can be found in any joint. When this occurs, the affected ...
Objective Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis worldwide, and patients experience a heavy burden of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The inflammation is caused by the deposition of ...
Elevated uric acid levels can lead to the formation of crystals in joints which in turn triggers redness, swelling and inflammation in the skin around the affected areas. Using compresses can ...