This acid can leave sores called peptic ulcers in the ... Doctors call this “splenomegaly.” Gout is a type of arthritis. It's caused by the buildup of uric acid in your joints.

Early treatment of diseases like gout and arthritis can reduce symptoms and ... which is why this syndrome arises. Infections, ulcers, or even amputation may result from it if left untreated.

“Gout is a common type of arthritis that can be extremely painful,” Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize, board chair of the American ...