Gout

All About Gout - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can cause extreme pain in the joints, most often in the big toe. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of gout.

Illustration of the foot showing pain around the big toe as a result of gout

Overview

Illustration of the foot showing pain around the big toe as a result of gout

All About Gout - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs from a buildup of uric acid crystals within joints of the body.

Hyperuricemia - High Uric Acid Levels and Gout

How purines from foods can lead to gout in the foot

What Are Purines?

Symptoms

A man rubbing his hands as if in pain

Illustration of kidney stones that are sometimes caused by gout

5 Unusual Gout Symptoms

Causes and Diagnosis

Medical illustration of a knee aspirations and fluid being examined under a microscope

A flight of beer steins and peanuts

Gout Causes and Risk Factors

Treatment

Treating gout

Gout attack in ankle

6 Ways to Deal with Painful Gout Attacks

Wellness

gout friendly foods

Have a Gout-Friendly Holiday

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Gout Prevention

Illustration showing pain caused by gout in the big toe

How to Prevent the Next Gout Attack

Bowl of cherries

Do Cherries Prevent Gout?

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