Question

Which of the following is not a mental disease?

• A. Guot
• B. Epilepsy
• C. Neurosis
• D. Psychosis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Guot

Gout is a form of arthritis and also known as gouty arthritis. It is characterized by severe pain in joints. There is deposition of crystals of uric acid in the joints due to which inflammation, swelling and severe pain occurs in joints. This occurs when high levels of uric acid are there in blood. Uric acid is formed from the breakdown of purines. Hence, gout is a physical disease not a mental.

So, the correct answer is 'Gout'.