Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that develops when high uric acid levels in the body form urate crystals in joints and other structures. This condition most commonly affects the big toe and ...

NEW YORK, Sept 26: Despite its historical label as the "disease of kings," gout is experiencing a troubling rise worldwide, ...

Gout causes extremely painful episodes of acute inflammatory arthritis, joint damage and chronic tophaceous disease. Comorbidities are common, even though their exact relationship with ...

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 ...

Untreated gout places a substantial burden on the global health system, as chronic gout causes tophi formation, chronic joint ...

Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average ...

Aim: It has been a popular belief that gout does not typically occur in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Our aim was to assess the occurrence, prevalence, clinical presentation and ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist ... Uric acid forms crystals around joints in the body, most commonly in the big toe or knee, but can be found in any joint.

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore ... Uric acid forms crystals around joints in the body, most commonly in the big toe or knee, but can be found in any joint. When this occurs, ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex ...