This type of arthritis results from deposits of needle like crystals of uric acid in the connective tissue, joint spaces, or both.
Uric acid is a normal breakdown product of purines, which are present in body tissues and in many foods.
Usually, uric acid passes through the kidney into urine and is eliminated.
If the concentration of uric acid in the blood rises above normal levels, sodium urate crystals may form in the tendons, ligaments, and cartilage of the joints.
These needle like crystals cause inflammation, swelling, and pain in the affected joint.
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