Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average ...

It's very common after surgical procedures, not necessarily on the foot or toe, but any surgical procedure that you can develop an acute gout attack. One of the primary recommendations for initial ...

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Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived with the ...

The previous paragraphs described certain gout scenarios where a faster crystal clearance may be beneficial. As shown, time to achieve crystal dissolution will heavily depend on the SUA level reached.

However, when the purine is not removed or when there is increase in uric acid build up, it may lead to several health issues like kidney stones, knee pain, gout etc. But, there are few everyday ...