Gout and Hyperuricaemia
Keywords:
Gout, Uric Acid, Life style, Diet, Alcohol Drinking.
Abstract
The causes of gout are basically either the increased formation or decreased excretion of uric acid. Certain causes and risk factors, aspects of its pathophysiology and epidemiology are all explained. in order to assist the GP in understanding and treating his patients.
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CPD
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