Which of the following explains the correct chronological order of the four stages of gout?

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Gout progresses through four stages: 1) Asymptomatic hyperuricemia, where uric acid levels are high but no symptoms are present; 2) Acute gouty arthritis, characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and swelling in joints; 3) Intercritical or interval gout, the period between acute attacks where the patient is symptom-free; and 4) Chronic tophaceous gout, the advanced stage where the disease may cause permanent damage to the joints and kidneys.

Which of the Following Explains the Correct Chronological Order of the Four