Gout notes.pdf

Gout

Introduction
 Gout is derived from the Latin word “gutta” and French word “gote".
 Gout is a disorder of hyperuricemia.
 Hyperuricemia is a disorder in which excessive amounts of uric acid
production or decrease excretion.

Definition
 Gout is defined as the metabolic disorder in which abnormal
metabolism of purine and characterized by excessive uric acid crystal
accumulated in the blood.
 Gout disorder mainly affects the greater toe.

Types
1. Primary gout - primary gout occurs due to abnormal metabolism
of purine.
2. Secondary gout - secondary gout occurs due to any pathological
disorder.
Eg. - Liver disease, renal failure etc.
Stage of gout- 4 stage -
1. Asymptomatic gout
2. Acute gout
3. Intercortical gout
4. Chronic gout.