UNDERSTANDING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of inflammatory condition that causes sudden, intense pain in the joints. It happens when needle-like formations build up in the joint synovium. This build-up triggers inflammation and pain. Gout most often targets the big toe, but it can also occur in other joints such as the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers. The primary t