Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystals building up in the joints, which causes stiffness, pain, and swelling. It affects more men than women and symptoms first appear as nodules in the hands, elbows, and ears. A gout attack begins suddenly and causes warm, hot pain and swelling in joints that can last hours to over a week. Diagnosis involves testing synovial fluid, blood, urine, and x-rays to detect uric acid crystals. Treatment focuses on strong pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and addressing lifestyle factors that cause high uric acid levels.

1. Gout
By:
Berganza Mancía, María Estela
Figueroa Hernández, Jacqueline Abigail
Guerra Díaz, Diana Estefanía
Mendoza Segura, Erick Steve
Morán Martínez, Jessica Maricela

2. What is gout?What is gout?
Gout is a rheumatic
disease that is especially
painful. Caused by uric
acid crystals that build up
in the spaces between
joints and in the
connective tissues, gout
results in stiffness and
pain in the joints. A type
of inflammatory arthritis,
gout affects more men
than women. Women are
more likely to suffer from
gout after menopause

3. Symptoms of Gout
Gout first appears as nodules or ‘tophi’ in the joints of the
hands, elbows and ears.
Gout first appears as nodules or ‘tophi’ in the joints of the
hands, elbows and ears.
A gout attack begins without any warning and can last for a few
hours to over a week. Gout attacks tend to happen in the night
or the early hours of the morning.
A gout attack begins without any warning and can last for a few
hours to over a week. Gout attacks tend to happen in the night
or the early hours of the morning.
Gout pain in the joints is characterized by a warm or hot feeling
along with a swelling of the affected area.
Gout pain in the joints is characterized by a warm or hot feeling
along with a swelling of the affected area.
As the pain and swelling subside, you are left with peeling and
itchy skin around the affected area.
As the pain and swelling subside, you are left with peeling and
itchy skin around the affected area.

4. Causes of GoutCauses of Gout
 Genetics and Heredity
 Age and Sex
 Alcohol Abuse
 Eating a Diet High in Protein
 A sedentary Life / Lack of Exercise
 Other Medical Conditions

5. Exams and Tests
 Synovial fluid analysis (shows uric acid
crystals)
 Uric acid – blood
 Joint x-rays (may be normal)
 Synovial biopsy
 Uric acid -- urine
 Synovial fluid analysis (shows uric acid
crystals)
 Uric acid – blood
 Joint x-rays (may be normal)
 Synovial biopsy
 Uric acid -- urine

6.  Your provider may prescribe strong
painkillers such as codeine,
hydrocodone, and oxycodone.
 A prescription medicine called
colchicine helps reduce pain, swelling,
and inflammation.
 Corticosteroids (such as prednisone)
can also be very effective. Your
provider may inject the inflamed joint
with steroids to relieve the pain.
 The pain often goes away within 12
hours of starting treatment. Most of
the time, all pain is gone within 48
hours.