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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
It is a sign of advanced or chronic gout. When tophi affect the small joints of the thumbs and fingers, physical changes and limited movement will occur. Joint damage or infection can also occur.
And certain chronic viral infections can lead to liver cancer. Infections like these account for an estimated 13 percent of all cancer cases globally, according to a new report published Wednesday ...