Gout is a type of acute arthritis characterized by severe pain and inflammation in the joint(s) and soft tissues affected. When it is not treated attacks can become more frequent and painful and long-term damage can ensue. This book explains the causes, which include overindulgence, crash dieting and injury, and how medicines and lifestyle changes can be used to control the pain and overcome the condition.

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ISBN: 9780859699228
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: SHELDON PRESS - published 21/05/2004
Format: Paperback