UNDERSTANDING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of inflammatory condition that causes sudden, sharp pain in the joints. It happens when urate deposits build up in the joint fluid. This presence triggers swelling and pain. Gout most often strikes the big toe, but it can also occur in other joints such as the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers. The risk factors of gout are c