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Drop is a disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of uric acid in the body. This led to the formation of a sodium compound called urate. The high levels in this Chamber itself causes no symptoms. Symptoms occur when this compound starts to crystallize in the tissues. More details on how and why of uric acid levels increase is visible by clicking here.

This deposit of crystals can cause many symptoms, depending which tissue deposition occurs. It usually occurs in the joints. Apart from the joints, kidneys and other tissues in the body can be involved. How to develop the symptoms and present is visible on the page of symptoms.

This disease is more common in older men. 80% of the patients are men. Among women, it is generally regarded as after 45years of age.

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Clinical manifestationspresence of typical crystals in the joint fluidHow the diagnosis of this disease is made and that investigations are carried out can be seen on the page of diagnosis.

Treatment of this disease depends on the clinical picture which can be acute or chronic. Acute disease requires medical treatment to reduce swelling and pain. Drugs given in the acute phase include steroids, painkillers, and colchicine. Definitive treatment is by lowering the level of uric acid in the blood following medication.

Information on treatment, including drugs, their effects and side effects, precautions and other prevention to the treatment page tips.

This page was last updated May 25, 2011.

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