'Gout' happens due to accumulation of _______ in joints.

The correct answer is Uric Acid Crystals .
A gout is a heterogeneous group of inflammatory conditions related to a genetic defect of purine metabolism and resulting in hyperuricemia.

Key Points

• Inflammation of joints due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals causes a disorder called gout.
• It occurs due to the increased level of uric acid in the blood, a condition called hyperuricemia.
• The kidneys fail to excrete the excess uric acid in the blood and it starts to deposit in the joints in the form of needle-like urate crystals
• Symptoms: Red & swollen joints, extreme pain in the joints.
• Gout is diagnosed by taking the fluid of the inflamed joint and examining it under the microscope for urate crystals.

Nursing Management

Encourage patient to restrict consumption of foods high in purines, especially organ meats, and to limit alcohol intake. Encourage the patient to maintain a normal body weight. These measures may help to prevent a painful episode of gout.