Information and Facts on "Gout"

Gout is a very painful complex form of arthritis in the foot that can affect anyone who has the predisposition for the issue. According to the Mayo Clinic, Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. The Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint at the base of the big toe is the most commonly affected area (50%) of the time. An Acute gout attack can make it seem as if your big toe is on fire. The joint is so tender, that even the weight of a bed sheet touching the affected person's toe can be intolerably painful. The good news is that Gout is treatable and there are different ways to treat the symptoms of gout from flaring up to much.