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Gout is a metabolic disease affecting your joints; it is a form of rheumatism. It is the over production of uric acid caused by your body system’s inability to process protein or the ineffectiveness of your kidneys to eliminate your waste. Excessive accumulation of uric acid in your system is called hyperuricemia. These deposits build up as sharp crystals in your joints and eventually cause pain and swelling especially in your big toe. This condition affects more men than women from age 40. Continue reading