primary gout (95%) - an inherited disorder that causes an overproduction, or underexcretion of uric acid. The underlying biochemical defect is not known.
secondary gout (5%):
increased formation of uric acid
reduced excretion of uric acid
drugs / toxins that cause overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid
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