The present study quantifies the impact of the presence of tophi and frequency of acute gout attacks on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), productivity, and healthcare resource utilization.

Between flares are intercritical or interval gout, symptom-free periods between attacks. Late-stage gout can also cause tophi, which is when crystals build up in the skin or other areas of the body.

just over 15% of participants with gout for less than 10 years had tophaceous disease. Creatinine clearance was the major factor independently associated with early presentation with tophi.

If you have untreated gout for a long time, something called tophi can develop. Tophi is when uric acid crystals around the joints form larger, hard deposits. It can lead to pain, soft tissue ...

Starting early treatment for rheumatoid arthritis prevents joint deformity and loss of function. Treating gout as soon as possible also prevents joint deformities due to tophi and helps stop each ...

While genetics play a large role in gout, other factors can also increase your risk, such as your diet and, potentially, your weight. Gout is an inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the ...

Nutrients in fish are beneficial for heart health, but fish high in purines can trigger a gout attack. Purines are important to the body, and when they break down, they form a substance called uric ...

Treating gout as soon as possible also prevents joint deformities due to tophi and helps stop each future flare-up from being ...

CONSTANT DRAINAGE ISSUES. IT’S PLAGUING NEW ORLEANS, AND IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR YEARS WITH MANY POINTING FINGERS ON WHO IS AT FAULT. BUT IT HAS BEEN A LONG ROAD FOR US TO EVEN GET TO THIS POINT.

Gout is no longer a disease of rich monarchs who overindulge in fatty meats and wine, but a health problem that can affect anyone. Foods rich in purines can raise blood levels of uric acid. Deposits ...

This will help to avoid clogs, slow drainage, odor and more. Choosing an efficient and safe option can be difficult, given the number of options available. We headed to our testing lab to find the ...