Gout causes a painful, swollen joint that's so severe that the weight of bed sheets can cause distress. There may also be more than one joint affected with gout. With gout, uric acid -- a normal chemical in the body -- forms crystals that deposit in the joints, causing inflammation and pain.
China has been the source of many innovations, scientific discoveries and inventions. This includes the Four Great Inventions: papermaking, the compass, gunpowder, and printing (both woodblock and movable type). The list below contains these and other inventions in China attested by archaeology or history.
Letâs explore a little bit further the mechanical skills of the Chinese. The next Chinese invention will most likely make you go âwowâ, plus itâs all about dragons. #4 The earthquake detector: the most brilliant Chinese invention. In China, earthquakes are very frequent. When youâre not prepared for them, they can cause severe damage.