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the system fights crystals because it thinks it is a tiny viruses
what are pathogens
the gout is caused by buildup of this stuff in the blood
what is uric acid
theses white blood cells try to consume the gout crystals
what are macrophages
uric asid normally dissolves in the blood ond passes bean-like shaped organto leave the body in your pee
what are kidneys
when the cells eat the crystals they get damaged and cause inflammation.
what is cytokines
When uric acid levels get to high they form these sharp needle like structures inside the joints
what are crystals
a gout flare up is by the signs of inflammation, redness, and pain
what is swelling
uric acid forms when your body breaks down these natural chemical compounds which are found in high amounts in red meat and seafood
what are purines
this term is for when you have to much uric acid in your blood.
what is hyperuricemia
this is the medical term for having way to much uric acid in your blood
what is hyperuricemia