I am 67 years old, of late, i find difficulty in walking after between 500 to 1000 yards - from my right knee joint to ankle joint followed by swelling in foot ankle and uable to wear shoes. Upon test for uric acid which is found slightly on higher side. Kindly let me know whether there is cure for this ailment at this age.

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