UNDERSTANDING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of joint disease that causes sudden, sharp pain in the joints. It happens when crystals build up in the joint synovium. This build-up triggers redness and pain. Gout most often targets 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 complex and ca