During an acute attack of gout, inflammatory mediators are released and vascular adhesion and chemotaxis of leukocytes to the inflamed joint is enhanced. 7 However, for this to have an impact on ...
What is gout Gout is a painful type of arthritis, or inflammation of joints, particularly in the big toe and knee joints. It happens as a result of hyperuricemia, or too much uric acid in the blood.
Gout attacks usually happen in a single joint, like your big toe, or your knee. Within hours, the pain and swelling can become intense. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories are usually ...