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Gouty arthritis is a joint disease caused by crystal deposits of uric acid in the joints. These deposits can cause pain and deformity of the joint.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Arthritis

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Bones

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