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    The document provides mnemonics and information about gout, including signs, symptoms, and management. It outlines the mnemonic "GOUT" to remember the great toe is commonly affected and uric acid increases and deposits in joints. It also lists management strategies for gout such as using colchicine, avoiding aspirin, and taking NSAIDs or allopurinol. Additionally, it details the mnemonic "PUTA" regarding signs of tophi on ears or other sites and urate kidney stones or attacks affecting the great toe.

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    The document provides mnemonics and information about gout, including signs, symptoms, and management. It outlines the mnemonic "GOUT" to remember the great toe is commonly affected and uric acid increases and deposits in joints. It also lists management strategies for gout such as using colchicine, avoiding aspirin, and taking NSAIDs or allopurinol. Additionally, it details the mnemonic "PUTA" regarding signs of tophi on ears or other sites and urate kidney stones or attacks affecting the great toe.

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    The document provides mnemonics and information about gout, including signs, symptoms, and management. It outlines the mnemonic "GOUT" to remember the great toe is commonly affected and uric acid increases and deposits in joints. It also lists management strategies for gout such as using colchicine, avoiding aspirin, and taking NSAIDs or allopurinol. Additionally, it details the mnemonic "PUTA" regarding signs of tophi on ears or other sites and urate kidney stones or attacks affecting the great toe.

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    GOUT MNEMONICS

    G: Great toe

    O: One joint “begins at one joint”

    U: Uric acid increase, Urates in joint

    T : Tophi

    Management for Gout

    C Colchicine- decreases inflammation and lowers uric acid levels

    A Avoid ASPIRIN- can increase uric acid levels

    N NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Indomethacin)- decreases inflammation and pain

    A Allopurinol-promote uric acid excretion and decrease uric acid production

    L Low purine diet

    Signs and symptoms of gout

    P -presence of tophi usually appear on the outer ear other common sites: arms, fingers, toes, elbows

    U- urate kidney stones may also develop

    T -TOPHI-yellow, gritty substance, uric acid crystal deposit

    A - attack great toe

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