What is gout. Is a particular patient population affected? Is there a common cause to the disorder? Do you know anyone with this disorder? What patient education or instructions need to be followed for treatment? Write three paragraphs on a disorder.

Gout is a complex form of arthritis which is caused by a build up of uric acid. The particular patient population that is always affect is those who have high quantity of uric acid in their blood. The common cause of this medical condition is excess amount of uric acid that is present in the blood. The condition is characterized by severe pain, inflammation, redness and tenderness of joints.