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Gouty arthritis (also known as gout) is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. The term arthritis refers to more than 100 different rheumatic diseases that affect the joints, muscles, and bones, as well as other tissues and structures. Gouty arthritis accounts for approximately 5 percent of all cases of arthritis.
