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Why Would Anti-Inflammatories Be Used in the Treatment of Gout

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Why would anti-inflammatories be used in the treatment of gout?


A) They lower uric acid levels by metabolizing it to be easily eliminated in the urine.
B) They inhibit prostaglandin synthesis,which promotes the elimination of urates.
C) They reduce the inflammation associated with urate crystal deposits in the joints.
D) They block the final enzymatic step in the synthesis of uric acid.

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