Frequently Asked Questions

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What causes gout?

The simple answer- Gout is the result of an accumulation of  tiny crystals formed in our joints when excessive  uric acid precipitates into our joints causing severe irritation and inflammation. Read more...  
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Do I have gout?

The most common first attack of  gout occurs in the big  toe. The toe  may become so inflamed it may be difficult to even walk. Although it may affect other joints many first reports point to the  big toe. There are two main  tests to know for sure your pain is the result of gout. A simple blood test checking your  uric acid levels or the more precise measurement taken by a syringe from the fluid in your joint. Read more...
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How accurate is the home uric acid test meter?

In 2005 researchers in a clinical hospital setting checked the accuracy of our system and reported their findings in the Clinical Biochemistry Journal. They concluded that the meter was an "acceptable diagnostic device" which provides accurate uric acid level measurements in human blood samples.  Read more....

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