The name Gout may not be common. But we can all relate to the name Arthritis.
Now Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone and we will be discussing about this condition on the programme.
Gout occurs when urate crystals, caused by high levels of uric acid in your blood, accumulate in your joint, causing inflammation and intense pain.
It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe.
The surprising fact is that an attack of gout can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your big toe is on fire. The affected joint is hot, swollen and so tender that even the weight of the bedsheet on it may seem intolerable.
And although the symptoms may come and go, there are ways to manage symptoms and prevent flares.