date:Mar 07, 2019
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The fact that urate crystals tend to form in the joints means that joint deformity may be on the cards if the gout is not treated, according to the Healthline website.
It noted that the inflammation, tophi growth (deposits of urate crystals under the skin), bone erosion and cartilage loss can lead to the complete destruction of the joint.
The same urate crystals can also lead to painful kidney stones. According to the National Kidney Foundation in the US, many patients with gout