Marathon runner Niven Hopkins was diagnosed with stage four chronic kidney disease, discovering that his ‘sore toe’ was ...

Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by the buildup of excess uric acid, which forms crystals in the joints. This condition leads to sudden pain, swelling, and inflammation, most commonly ...

Most cases affect the big toe, but gout can affect other parts of your body as well. Gout symptoms or “attacks” occur when too much uric acid is in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product that ...

Other symptoms can include ... These can include: The first gout attack typically affects the big toe. However, gout can ...

Don't ice your hands or feet if you have nerve problems from ... treatment plan is working or adjust your medication if your gout symptoms don't improve. Call your doctor if: This is your first ...

A recent study by researchers from the University of California San Diego and collaborators has uncovered a new molecular ...

These uric acids crystallise and collect in the joints, causing pain, inflammation, swelling, and other distressing symptoms. Gout usually occurs due to unhealthy choices of foods and beverages ...

Dr Hilary Jones has said that the prevalence of gout is set to increase up to 70 per cent in the coming years - and ...

Gout is a common form of arthritis affecting about 1 in 50 people in the UK. It can cause unbearable pain around the joints and for many the first sign can be pain in the big toe. Other symptoms ...