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WHAT IS GOUT? It is a type of inflammatory arthritis, that is to say, a painful condition caused by the deposition (build-up) of uric acid crystals in one or more joints.2,3 Some people develop chronic gout, also called gouty arthritis.…
WHAT IS CHRONIC PAIN? Chronic Pain is pain that extends beyond the expected period of healing. The pain lasts for longer than 6 months and the patient will feel discomfort all the time. The pain can be mild and severe and doesn’t go away.…
You wake up to a sharp pain in your big toe that feels as though someone has dropped a rock on it. The slightest movement, or lightest contact with the duvet, causes you to wince or cry out. This is what a gout attack feels like.
Healthy joints are vital for staying mobile throughout your life and doing the sports and other activities you enjoy. Over time your joints go through wear and tear, but there’s plenty you can do now to protect and strengthen them.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of diseases
Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis and a major cause of disability in people aged 65 years and older.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammaory disease. The cause of RA is unknown1.