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| − | + | Gout is a complex form of arthritis that often affects men; however, women are increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause. A gout attack can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that a joint or muscle is on fire. The affected joint or muscle will be hot, swollen, and so tender that even the weight of a bedsheet may seem intolerable. Fortunately, there are treatment to relieve a gout attack.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gout/basics/definition/CON-20019400</ref> | |
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#*Do not use corticosteroids if you have impaired kidney function, impaired liver function, or a risk of heart failure. | #*Do not use corticosteroids if you have impaired kidney function, impaired liver function, or a risk of heart failure. | ||
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