Types & Stages of Gout
There are several stages through which the gout advances and these are sometimes known as different types of gouts. Although a patient can have symptoms from one or two different types of gout because most of the symptoms of these types are overlapping. Following is the description of five different types of gout: [3]
Asymptomatic hyperuricemia
It is possible that a person having elevated levels of uric acid in their blood without causing any outward symptoms. There is no need of any treatment for the patients having asymptomatic hyperuricemia type of gout. Although uric acid crystals are still depositing in joints and tissues but the chances of damage are slight. However, taking good care of your diet and avoiding foods rich in purine can stop the progression of gout at this stage. People having asymptomatic hyperuricemia might get suggestions from doctors to take steps to watch for any possible factors leading to the buildup of uric acid.