 4 Stage :
Chronic tophaceous stage
What is the chronic tophaceous stage?
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After passing by long period time without treatment, chronic gout eventually leads to destruction of the joint and causes serious complications associated with the kidney, heart, and cerebrovascular disease.
Accumulated uric acid crystals form solid chalky nodules called “ tophi ” in the affected joints. |
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