excessive
production and/or
decreased excretion of
uric acid
Primary Gout
Secondary gout
excessive build up or
excretion of uric acid
Crystals provoke a
severe inflammatory
response
Gout
Stage 2 gout
pain, redness, warmth, swelling, tenderness,
shiny skin
Stage 1 gout
asymptomatic hyperuricemia
Stage 3 Gout
Intercritical gout:
asymptomatic period
lasting months-years
Stage 4 Gout