Gout - Pathophysiology of gout null.pptx

Gout pathophysiology

1. GOUT PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

2. Gout is a metabolic disorder resulting from an accumulation of uric acid in the bloodstream. It is an acute inflammatory condition associated with infective metabolism of purines. It Can be primary, secondary and idioapathic .

3. Purine Purine is an organic compound commonly found in the body and is metabolised by the body into uric acid. People with primary gout have either and increased production of uric acid or less excretion of uric acid or a combination of both.