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Hesi health assessment combined Health Assess Interv & Eval Gout – Big Toe • -accumulation of sodium crytals • Uric acid crystals and joint destruction of the base of the joint of the big to... e. • Gout is most common in men; in women, it usually occurs after menopause. • Obesity is among the risk factors for gout. • Inflammation and redness resulting from acute gouty arthritis on the big toe. • Uric acid crystals in the finger joints result in painful inflammation and stiffness. • An example of gout affecting the elbow. • Fluid is withdrawn from the inflamed joint and analyzed for uric acid crystals. • Fluid obtained from crystal deposits in a patient with gout. • Stay well-hydrated and reduce alcohol consumption to prevent gout attacks. • Additional prevention methods include weight reduction and dietary changes. • Medications can provide some relief from painful gout attacks. • Gout is a kind of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. [Show More]
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