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Gout is a painful and potentially debilitating form of arthritis, afflicting such notables as Benjamin Franklin and Henry VIII. It usually affects one joint at a time – often a big toe, knee, ankle, wrist, foot, or finger.

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Need to know more about how Gout will affect you or someone you care for? Learn all the basics of Gout and what it does:

» Introduction to Gout
» The Causes of Gout

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Introduction

Diagnosing Arthritis

Gout

Physical and Complementary Therapies

Living with Arthritis

Appendix

Glossary

Resources

Appendix

by Harvard Medical School

Drugs used to treat arthritis

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