2022年11月16日 · Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe.

2022年11月16日 · Doctors usually diagnose gout based on your symptoms and the appearance of the affected joint. Tests to help diagnose gout may include: Joint fluid test. Your doctor may use a needle to draw fluid from your affected joint. Urate crystals may be visible when the fluid is examined under a microscope. Blood test.

2020年3月6日 · Although gout can affect any joint, it most often occurs at the base of the big toe. Symptoms include significant joint pain, swelling, tenderness and redness. Gout symptoms usually develop quickly, and they can linger from several days to several weeks.

2023年4月9日 · Having pain in the big toe can be pretty frustrating, right? It may make you not want to get out and walk much, or try to find a pair of shoes that fit comfortably for the moment. Here is what Mayo Clinic has to say about polycythemia vera: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355850

Gout causes intense pain and swelling around one or more joints. Gout most commonly affects the joint at the base of the big toe.

2013年6月6日 · MADRID — The painful rheumatic condition gout is often associated with the big toe, but it turns out that patients at highest risk of further flare-ups are those whose gout first involved other joints, such as a knee or elbow, Mayo Clinic has found.

2022年6月25日 · A gout diet may help decrease uric acid levels in the blood. A gout diet isn't a cure. But it may lower the risk of recurring gout attacks and slow the progression of joint damage. People with gout who follow a gout diet generally still need medication to manage pain and to lower levels of uric acid.

2024年8月29日 · I had an episode of gout before my RA diagnosis (which my first Rheumy believed was likely my first RA episode) - and i have had RA in smaller toes. I am well controlled on infusions of Remicade every six wks.

2018年12月10日 · Ok, my neuroaphy started during a gout attack. It started in my toes and spread to my feet and hands within a few weeks. I never had it before and the Dr. continue to say I am not diabetic.

2024年10月3日 · Gout is considered a form of arthritis, and a rheumatologist is the specialist to best follow this. Having your medical team all informed of different conditions you are dealing with will make a better overall outcome for you.