Colchicine affects the way the body responds to uric acid crystals, which reduces swelling and pain.

The oxalic acid crystals found in the leaves may cause a health risk.

Gout is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation.

Uric acid crystals sometimes form in joints even at levels less than 7 mg/dL, especially in men.

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Uric acid crystals and cholesterol plaques, if present, are not visible in the blood samples.

Colchicine alters the way your body responds to uric acid crystals.

Pain and inflammation result from deposits of uric acid crystals in a joint or tendon.

Your doctor may also take a sample of fluid from your joint to look for uric acid crystals.

Gout is essentially a disorder caused by precipitation of uric acid crystals in the joint.