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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="87abn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="87abn-0-0"><span data-text="true">Gout is a type of arthritis. This type causes sudden tenderness, pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints. In 50 percent of cases, the joint most affected it the base of the big toe.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4s1vo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4s1vo-0-0"><span data-text="true">Gout is the elevated levels of uric acid in the blood gather and forms hard crystals in the joints. Many people with too much uric acid will not have severe symptoms. This is because it only affects 1-2% of the population. Men are at higher risk than women. Those most prone eat a lot of meat, drink a lot of beer, and are overweight. People who have experienced it once are likely to experience it again.</span></span></div>
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In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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