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KMID : 0352120190340010010
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Journal of Kyung Hee University
2019 Volume.34 No. 1 p.10 ~ p.16
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Current Classification Criteria and Management for Gout
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Chung Sang-Wan
Hong Seung-Jae
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Abstract
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Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in men characterized by extremely painful recurrent acute and chronic arthritis. Gout is associated with various comorbidities, such as, chronic renal disease and metabolic syndrome, including dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Thus it has an impact on morbidity and mortality. The goals of treatment for gout are fast pain relief and the prevention of future gout attacks and other comorbidities. In every gout treatment, dietary and life style modification can be recommended. For the proper management of gout, definite diagnosis should come first. In this article, a current classification for the diagnosis of gout and management strategies for gout will be described.
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KEYWORD
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Gout, Classification criteria, Management
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