Doctors have long believed that high levels of uric acid in the blood (a condition called hyperuricemia) were the main cause ...

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Patients with debilitating gout are being failed by the NHS because of outdated practices which mean they are prescribed only a third of the medication they need, experts claim.

Gout is a common type of inflammatory arthritis. It most commonly occurs in the big toe, but it can happen in multiple areas of the body, including the ankles, knees, wrists, and fingers. Though less ...

Gout, on the other hand, often starts as your problem did – with excruciating pain and swelling in the big toe – and often follows a trauma such as an illness or injury. Subsequent attacks may occur ...

Cut the big toe out of cheap socks or cut the toe section off completely if your toes are affected so you can keep your feet warm feet without pressure on your painful toe. Chill Out. Try to relax if ...

It's not clear what causes hallux rigidus, which tends to affect the big toes of both feet, but many people have a family history of the condition. Gout is a different type of arthritis that ...

Gout is a common form of arthritis affecting about 1 in 50 people in the UK. It can cause unbearable pain around the joints and for many the first sign can be pain in the big toe. Other symptoms ...

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that usually affects one joint at a time. It is generally the big toe joint, and it ...

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 ...