Form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid, causing sudden severe joint pain, swelling, and redness, often in the big toe.
See a doctor during your first gout attack for proper diagnosis. Seek care for severe pain, fever with joint symptoms, or if attacks become more frequent.
Find a Specialist NowGout causes sudden, severe joint pain often described as the worst pain imaginable. It's caused by uric acid crystals in joints. Treatment includes medications for attacks and long-term uric acid-lowering therapy.
"Ang gout ay nakakapanghinayang, pero kontrolado kung tamang gamot at pagkain."
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