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Gout: the most painful type of arthritis
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Gout is caused by having high levels of uric acid in your body. Symptoms include swelling, redness, pain and stiffness in the joints. Treatment for gout is often anti-inflammatory medication or hormones. You are at higher risk of gout if you are a man, have a family history of gout, have been exposed to lead, have other health problems or are taking certain medications, including diuretics.
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gout, joint pain, psoriasis, high blood pressure, food, lead, alcohol, overweight
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Rated on: 12/18/2014 9:13:42 AM
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