Define sensitivity. sensitivity synonyms, sensitivity pronunciation, sensitivity translation, English dictionary definition of sensitivity. n. pl. senÂ·siÂ·tivÂ·iÂ·ties 1. a. The quality or condition of being sensitive: sensitivity to the concerns of others. b. The capacity to respond to changes in...
The peak incidence of acute gout occurs between 30 and 50 years of age.8 Approximately 90 percent of first attacks are monoarticular. In more than one half of patients with acute gout, the first metatarsophalangeal joint is the initial joint involved, a condition known as podagra (Figure 1).
Gout: Causes, symptoms and treatment. Gout is a common form of arthritis where crystals form in and around joints causing pain, swelling and redness. Gout often affects the big toe, but can also affect other joints including knees, ankles, elbows, thumbs or fingers. Gout affects around 1 in 45 people in the UK, and is more common in men than it is in women. When women develop gout, it is usually after the menopause. Image: Dr P Marazzi/Photo Researchers, Inc.