LEARNING ABOUT GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of joint disease that causes sudden, intense pain in the joints. It happens when crystals build up in the joint cavity. This build-up triggers inflammation 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 are compl