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A typical gout flare is a sudden onset of severe pain and swelling, usually in a lower-limb joint, that resolves within 7–14 days and is followed by a symptom-free period until the next flare.
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The typical presentation of gout is an acute onset of severe pain and swelling, usually in a joint of the lower limb, which can also involve periarticular tissues (bursa, tendons), resolving within 7~14 days. After resolution, there is a pain-free asymptomatic period until another gout flare occurs
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