Gout is an extremely painful type of arthritis cause by the buildup of excess uric acid in the body. Too much uric acid can cause crystals to form in the joints, most commonly the big toe. Uric acid buildup can also lead to kidney stones.
Bates City is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. The population was 219 at the 2010 census.
Average climate in Bates City, Missouri. Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations. Tornado activity: Bates City-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Bates City city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.