Question

Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid causes ______.
1. Arthritis
2. Osteoporosis
3. Gout
4. Tetany

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Gout

The correct answer is Gout.

• 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.

 

• Arthritis: The inflammation of joints causing stiffness & pain. It is different from gout and there is no uric acid crystals deposition. There are two types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis.
• Osteoporosis: It is an age-related disorder characterized by decreased bone density and increased chances of fracture. It is commonly seen in elderly people.
• Decreased levels of estrogen are the common cause
• Tetany: The rapid spasms (wild contractions) occurring in muscles due to the electrolyte imbalance particularly low calcium ions in the body fluid represents tetany.