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 synovium. This presence triggers redness 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 causes of gout are compl