Excessive accumulation of uric acid in joints causes _________.

Tetany

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Osteo arthritis

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Gout

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Osteoporosis

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Solution

The correct option is B Gout
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that occurs when high levels of uric acid in the blood cause crystals to form and accumulate in and around a joint. Uric acid is produced when the body breaks down a chemical called purine.
So, the correct option is 'Gout'.

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