Uric acid or gout is a common type of arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid
in the blood, tissues, and urine. Uric acid is actually a powerful antioxidant that helps protects cells from oxidative damage. It is only when levels becomes abnormally elevated that it becomes a problem. In patient case, the body does not produce enough uricase enzyme, as a result, uric acid accumulates in the blood and tissues and crystallizes.When it crystallizes it jabs its way into the joints on a shape like a needle