Gout is a painful condition that can lead to joint damage and kidney problems. Gout crystals are the underlying cause of gout flare-ups. Gout crystals form when there is too much uric acid in your ...

Gout is a common and painful form of inflammatory arthritis that can lead to joint damage and other complications if left untreated. Despite outdated misconceptions, gout is still very much a current ...

When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. But did you know there are actually over 100 different ...

In a nearly unanimous vote at the annual research symposium of the Gout Hyperuricemia and Crystal-Associated Disease Network (G-CAN), members approved a revision to gout remission criteria first ...

The differences between gout and pseudogout include where the pain happens and the kinds of crystals that cause it. Treatment also differs. Gout most commonly happens in the big toe. It can also ...

New research indicates that a drug commonly prescribed for gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken ...

Carlton, a 70-year-old man, was admitted to a hospital for a cholecystectomy or gallbladder surgery. Three days after the operation, his knee became severely swollen and painful. An X-ray showed ...

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 ...

Gout progresses in 4 clinical stages: 1. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia: Serum uric acid level > 7 mg/dL (normal ranges: men, 4-6 mg/dL; women, 3-5 mg/dL). Asymptomatic hyperuricemia does not require ...

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint. It causes sudden attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness, usually in one joint, especially the big toe. Gout ...