GOUT AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS

Gout is a chronic metabolic disorder that arises due to persistent hyperuricemia, a condition where uric acid levels in the blood are abnormally elevated. This leads to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in tissues and joints, causing acute and chronic inflammation. While the condition is primarily recognized for its impact on joints, it can also result in systemic complications, including gouty nephropathy—a form of kidney dysfunction caused by the prolonged accumulation of uric acid crystals in the renal tubules.