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.
Hannibal is a city in Marion and Ralls counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is located at the intersection of Interstate 72 and U.S. Routes 24, 36, and 61, approximately 100 miles (160 km) northwest of St. Louis.