Not for use in Television Not for use in Television Gout affecting a female patient's right hand. Gout is a disorder of uric acid metabolism by the ki


Not for use in Television Not for use in Television Gout affecting a female patient's right hand. Gout is a disorder of uric acid metabolism by the kidneys. It can result in deposits of monosodium urate crystals in synovial joints and nearby connective tissues. The deposition of crystals causes local inflammatory swellings (tophi) that are extremely painful. Treatment is with anti-inflammatory drugs and changes in diet.


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