This condition most commonly affects the big toe and knee joints. Gout symptoms come and go. Periods of increased symptoms ...

Depending on the severity of the case, you can go for years between attacks, but usually they become more frequent and painful over time. Dr George Nuki, a gout specialist, says: "At its most ...

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 ...

Taking certain medicines, such as diuretics or aspirin, also can bring on an attack of gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia ... In pseudogout, the joint-most often ...

It's very common after surgical procedures, not necessarily on the foot or toe, but any surgical procedure that you can develop an acute gout attack. One of the primary recommendations for initial ...