1
: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood
2
: a mass or aggregate especially of something fluid often gushing or bursting forth
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Because canned sardines are high in sodium and are a high-purine food, they should only be eaten in moderation for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, and kidney disease.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Underlying conditions such as gout, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis can also increase the risk of hip bursitis.11
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—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Sears sold Schieffelin’s Effervescent Lithia Tablets, which were marketed for a variety of health concerns, including gout.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Pain Management Cold compresses can help manage pain, swelling, and symptoms associated with acute (sudden, short-term) injuries, gout, muscle strains, and tendinitis (tendon irritation).
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Underlying conditions such as gout, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis can also increase the risk of hip bursitis.11
3.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Sears sold Schieffelin’s Effervescent Lithia Tablets, which were marketed for a variety of health concerns, including gout.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Pain Management Cold compresses can help manage pain, swelling, and symptoms associated with acute (sudden, short-term) injuries, gout, muscle strains, and tendinitis (tendon irritation).
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Gout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gout. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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gout
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: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood
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