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http://www.nucleusinc.com Gout is caused by too much uric acid
in the blood (hyperuricemia). Hyperuricemia usually does no
harm. But sometimes when uric acid levels in the blood are too
high, uric acid forms crystals that build up in the joints. The
crystals can cause a gout attack. A gout attack typically causes
pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) in a single
joint, most often the big toe. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference
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