The symptoms of gout are due to
1. an increase in the excretion of uric acid.
2. buildup of uric acid in the blood.
3. cartilage loss in the joints.
4. a decrease in uric acid in the blood.
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Rationale 1: An increase in excretion would not cause gout.
Rationale 2: Gout is due to buildup of uric acid in blood or joints.
Rationale 3: Cartilage loss is characterized by osteoarthritis.
Rationale 4: A decrease in uric acid would not cause gout.
Global Rationale: Gout is due to buildup of uric acid in blood or joints. An increase in excretion would not cause gout. Cartilage loss is characterized by osteoarthritis. A decrease in uric acid would not cause gout.
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