UNDERSTANDING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, intense pain in the joints. It happens when crystals build up in the joint fluid. This presence triggers swelling 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 primary triggers of gout are complex and ca