LEARNING ABOUT GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, sharp pain in the joints. It happens when needle-like formations build up in the joint fluid. This accumulation triggers swelling and pain. Gout most often affects 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 ar