Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves

KUALA LUMPUR: Patients suffering from gout are advised not to remove the uric acid fluid from tophi, or lumps that form under the skin, themselves, as this can lead to the risk of a life-threatening bacterial infection. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/03/gout-patients-advised-against-puncturing-lumps-themselves

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