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chronic gout |
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chronic gout Etymology: Gk, chronos, time; L, gutta, drop a persistent disorder of purine metabolism, characterized by abnormally high levels of serum uric acid and attacks of arthritis, with deposits of urates in the joints. The disorder may be familial and if untreated can lead to renal failure. See also gout. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Chronic gout leads to long-term crystal deposition, usually in cooler body sites around joints and cartilage; the accumulation of these crystals results in pathognomonic tophi, or chalky deposits. The fourth and final stage of gout is chronic gout which is the worst and most destructive stage of the disease. Natrum phosphate is commonly used for treating chronic gout as it helps with the production of overacidity. |
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