GRASPING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of joint disease that causes sudden, intense pain in the joints. It happens when urate deposits build up in the joint synovium. This accumulation 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 causes of gout are complex