In approximately 70 per cent of cases, gout first appears in the big toe, which will suddenly become very tender, red and swollen. Often the pain comes during the night. Other symptoms are pain ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived with the ...

Primary gout occurs when there is no apparent underlying cause for elevated uric acid levels. It commonly affects men around 40 years of age or older, but can also occur in middle-aged women.