Causes and Treatments for Aching Legs
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10. Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that usually affects the legs and the big toe joint. It's an unusual type of inflammation, which can cycle between periods of remission and periods of extreme pain.
Gout is caused by the buildup of uric acid in the body. Too much uric acid causes crystals to form in the joints, which results in redness, swelling and pain.11‘Gout.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 July 2020, www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/gout.html. It's sometimes called the disease of kings, as royalty used to overindulge in purine-rich meat and seafood.12‘Gout: Disease of the Kings.’ The Hand Society, www.assh.org/handcare/blog/gout-disease-of-the-kings.
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