Gout and painful inflammation attacks

Gout is a form of arthritis that causes attacks of painful inflammation in the joints. A gout attack can occur when uric acid levels in the blood become too high and small crystals of uric acid form. These crystals can collect in the joints, which then causes irritation to the joint tissue, leading to the inflammation and pain experienced during a gout attack. Gout is more common in men, and factors that increase the risk of developing gout include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and high consumption of beer and spirits. “Severe debilitating chronic tophaceous gout can be an extremely…