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Deposition of uric acid crystals at the joint is the cause of
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- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Osteomalacia
- Rickets
Correct Option: A
Gout is a medical condition usually characterized by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis— a red, tender, hot, swollen joint. It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes, and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues.