FOR centuries, gout has been a deeply misunderstood disease, associated only with jolly, indulgent, and often big men. When ...

Other symptoms can include ... joint may be red and shiny Once the swelling goes down the skin may be peeling, itchy and flaky Gout is caused by a build-up of a substance called uric acid in ...

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 ...

Symptoms of an inflammatory response in an affected joing include: Certain factors increase gout risk. Your risk for gout is higher if the condition runs in your family. The heritability for ...