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'''Gout''' is a medical condition involving one or more [[joint]]s. [[Uric acid]] in the blood, when at elevated levels, [[crystal]]lizes in a joint, usually in the big toe, causing a painful swelling and redness of the afflicted joint. Uric acid levels are elevated when injesting too much [[purine]], which is found in red meats, legumes, beer, and vegetables such as asparagus and [[spinach]].  Treatment is avoidance or minimal intake of foods high in purine, and anti-inflammatory drugs such as [[ibuprofen]].
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'''Gout''' is a painful swelling and redness of one or more [[joint]]s.
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[[Uric acid]] in the blood, when at elevated levels, [[crystal]]lizes in a joint, usually in the big toe, causing severe pain.
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Uric acid levels are elevated when ingesting too much [[purine]], which is found in red meats, legumes, beer, and vegetables such as asparagus and [[spinach]].{{fact}}  
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Treatment is avoidance or minimal intake of foods high in purine,{{fact}} and anti-inflammatory drugs such as [[ibuprofen]].
    
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