Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation, usually in one joint, that begins suddenly.; Gouty arthritis is caused by the deposition of needle-like crystals of uric acid in a joint.; Gout symptoms and signs include. nodules under the skin called tophi, joint redness,; swollen joints,; joint pain, and; warmth of the joint. The most reliable method to diagnose gout is to have fluid …

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