Gout

1. Diagnosis : It can be diagnosed by: 1.Joint fluid test. 2.Blood test. 3.X-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI.

2. '' Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation, usually in one joint, that begins suddenly''

3. Treatment : 1.Medication 2. Certain lifestyle changes ( limiting alcohol, limiting the intake of food high in purines) 3. Exercising and losing weight.

4. Causes: 1.excess of uric acid in the blood. 2. It's a genetic disease. 3. Chronic decreased kidney function.

4.1. Symptoms: 1.Severe pain 2.Swelling 3.Stiffness in the joint 4.Shiny skin 5.Redness