Tophaceous gout is a severe form of gout. It results when uric acid crystals form, leading to growths called tophi around the ...

These decrements in HRQOL vary across the spectrum of clinical phenotypes according to the presence and frequency of gout symptoms and signs. Patients with confirmed tophi and more frequent acute ...

The present study quantifies the impact of the presence of tophi and frequency of acute gout attacks on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), productivity, and healthcare resource utilization.

and chronic gouty arthritis with multiple gouty tophi. He had also had hyperuricemia for many years, with uric acid concentrations of up to 9.8 mg/dl. Initial treatment with febuxostat 80 mg bid ...

Other symptoms can include: Decreased range of motion Redness Swelling in finger joints Warm or hot skin around the affected ...