In this video, we do an introduction to gout by discussing purine degradation, uric acid production, and hyperuricemia. We also discuss why uric acid is not degraded further in humans by looking at the biochemistry.

In this video, we explore the mechanism of allopurinol, a drug used in the treatment of gouty arthritis.

Gout Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Gout is an inflammatory monoarticular arthropathy (inflammatory joint condition) that is caused by deposition of monosodium urate (uric acid) crystals into joints, ultimately due to...

In this video, we discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatments for gouty arthritis (gout).