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 ...

There's not much worse than earbuds falling out during workouts. But there's a solution: wireless sports earbuds with ear hooks for a more secure fit. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a ...

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 ...

Gout is often associated with drinking too much or not eating healthily enough, but new research suggests genetics play more of a factor in developing the arthritic condition than previously thought.

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