Your toe feels as though it's on fire Perhaps you're reading this article after a sleepless night. You woke up with your big toe on fire. The weight of your bed sheet on your hot, swollen toe...

You can't help but wonder: why me? As you toss and turn, unable to get comfortable as the pain of gout seizes your toe or some other joint, you can't help but wonder: why me? Aside from...

Not a polite disease Gout isn't a very polite disease. It tends to sucker-punch you in the middle of the night with no prior warning. Sneaky it is and painful, too. It hurts like a son...

Gout if left untreated can bring on a number of unpleasant and painful side effects. That's why it is important to seek immediate attention for your gout symptoms to avoid permanent damage to your joints, muscle,...

Gout is a painful condition caused by a high level of uric acid in your blood. The gradual buildup of uric acid can go undetected until the symptoms of gout strike. Gout symptoms can...

Gout develops gradually over the years from the buildup of uric acid crystals in your joints and the neighboring tissues. Your body will respond to the accumulation of uric acid with an inflammatory response:...

  Gout is a type of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide, earning a reputation for being one of the most frequently recorded illnesses throughout history. Gout, also known as gouty arthritis, can cause...