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What is gout?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The abbreviation for treatment is ________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Gout is a metabolic disorder that occurs most often in men. There is an excessive level of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid moves from the blood into the soft tissues and forms masses of crystals and soft tissue swelling known as tophi. This causes severe pain in the tissues and joints.

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