GRASPING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of inflammatory condition that causes sudden, intense pain in the joints. It happens when crystals build up in the joint synovium. This accumulation 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