A 49-year-old male patient with toes swelling visited an outpatient department The patient has no similar previous history.Physical examination showed swollen big toes of right foot. Laboratory investigation revealed increment of WBC and uric acid 9mg/dl (normal 3.5-7.0 mg/dL) . What is the stage of the disease of this patient? a. Asymptomatic hyperuricaemia b. Acute gouty arthritis c. Tophaceous gout d. Inter-critical stage

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A 49-year-old male patient with toes swelling visited an outpatient department The patient has no similar previous history.Physical examination showed swollen big toes of right foot. Laboratory investigation revealed increment of WBC and uric acid 9mg/dl (normal 3.5-7.0 mg/dL) . What is the stage of the disease of this patient? a. Asymptomatic hyperuricaemia b. Acute gouty arthritis c. Tophaceous gout d. Inter-critical stage

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Based on the information provided, the patient's symptoms and laboratory findings suggest that he is experiencing an acute gouty arthritis attack. The presence of swollen big toes, elevated white blood cell count, and increased uric acid levels are indicative of an acute gout attack. Therefore, the correct answer is:b. Acute gouty arthritis

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