Pain typically comes on rapidly, reaching maximal intensity in less than twelve hours.[3] The joint at the base of the big toe is affected in half of cases.[4]
Gout occurs more commonly in those who regularly eat meat or seafood, drink beer, or are overweight.[3][5]
Diagnosis of gout may be confirmed by the presence of crystals in the joint fluid or in a deposit outside the joint.[3] Blood uric acid levels may be normal during an attack.[3]
Once the acute attack subsides, levels of uric acid can be lowered via lifestyle changes or allopurinol.[3] Taking vitamin C and eating a diet high in low-fat dairy products may be preventive.[7]
Gout affects about 1 to 2% of the Western population at some point in their lives.[3] It has become more common in recent decades.[3]
Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease"[3][8] and has been recognized since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians.[3]
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![Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a single red, tender, hot, and swollen joint.[1][2]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Gout2010.JPG/120px-Gout2010.JPG)
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a single red, tender, hot, and swollen joint.[1][2]![Pain typically comes on rapidly, reaching maximal intensity in less than twelve hours.[3] The joint at the base of the big toe is affected in half of cases.[4]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Origin_of_the_gout_%285039426964%29.jpg/120px-Origin_of_the_gout_%285039426964%29.jpg)
Pain typically comes on rapidly, reaching maximal intensity in less than twelve hours.[3] The joint at the base of the big toe is affected in half of cases.[4]![It may also result in tophi, kidney stones, or other kidney problems.[3]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Tophigout.JPG/120px-Tophigout.JPG)
![Gout is due to persistently elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.[3][2]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/AcideUrique.png/120px-AcideUrique.png)
![This occurs from a combination of diet, other health problems, and genetic factors.[3][2] At high levels, uric acid crystallizes and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues, resulting in an attack of gout.[3]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/A_self-indulgent_man_afflicted_with_gout%3B_the_pain_is_represented_by_a_demon_burning_his_foot_Wellcome_V0010850.jpg/120px-A_self-indulgent_man_afflicted_with_gout%3B_the_pain_is_represented_by_a_demon_burning_his_foot_Wellcome_V0010850.jpg)
![Gout occurs more commonly in those who regularly eat meat or seafood, drink beer, or are overweight.[3][5]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/FoodMeat.jpg/120px-FoodMeat.jpg)
![Diagnosis of gout may be confirmed by the presence of crystals in the joint fluid or in a deposit outside the joint.[3] Blood uric acid levels may be normal during an attack.[3]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/Fluorescent_uric_acid.JPG/120px-Fluorescent_uric_acid.JPG)
Diagnosis of gout may be confirmed by the presence of crystals in the joint fluid or in a deposit outside the joint.[3] Blood uric acid levels may be normal during an attack.[3]![Treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, or colchicine improves symptoms.[3][2][6]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Ibuprofen-400.jpg/120px-Ibuprofen-400.jpg)
Treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, or colchicine improves symptoms.[3][2][6]![Once the acute attack subsides, levels of uric acid can be lowered via lifestyle changes or allopurinol.[3] Taking vitamin C and eating a diet high in low-fat dairy products may be preventive.[7]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/18/Vitamin_C_tablets_and_paprikas.png/120px-Vitamin_C_tablets_and_paprikas.png)
Once the acute attack subsides, levels of uric acid can be lowered via lifestyle changes or allopurinol.[3] Taking vitamin C and eating a diet high in low-fat dairy products may be preventive.[7]![Gout affects about 1 to 2% of the Western population at some point in their lives.[3] It has become more common in recent decades.[3]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Western_World_Latin_America_torn_countries.png/120px-Western_World_Latin_America_torn_countries.png)
![Older males are most commonly affected.[3]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/A_man_with_gout_seated_at_a_table_drinking_with_a_parson_and_Wellcome_V0010857.jpg/120px-A_man_with_gout_seated_at_a_table_drinking_with_a_parson_and_Wellcome_V0010857.jpg)
Older males are most commonly affected.[3]![Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease"[3][8] and has been recognized since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians.[3]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/The_gout_james_gillray.jpg/120px-The_gout_james_gillray.jpg)
Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease"[3][8] and has been recognized since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians.[3]![Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a single red, tender, hot, and swollen joint.[1][2]](/wiki/File:Gout2010.JPG)
![Pain typically comes on rapidly, reaching maximal intensity in less than twelve hours.[3] The joint at the base of the big toe is affected in half of cases.[4]](/wiki/File:Origin_of_the_gout_(5039426964).jpg)
![It may also result in tophi, kidney stones, or other kidney problems.[3]](/wiki/File:Tophigout.JPG)
![Gout is due to persistently elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.[3][2]](/wiki/File:AcideUrique.png)
![This occurs from a combination of diet, other health problems, and genetic factors.[3][2] At high levels, uric acid crystallizes and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues, resulting in an attack of gout.[3]](/wiki/File:A_self-indulgent_man_afflicted_with_gout;_the_pain_is_represented_by_a_demon_burning_his_foot_Wellcome_V0010850.jpg)
![Gout occurs more commonly in those who regularly eat meat or seafood, drink beer, or are overweight.[3][5]](/wiki/File:FoodMeat.jpg)
![Diagnosis of gout may be confirmed by the presence of crystals in the joint fluid or in a deposit outside the joint.[3] Blood uric acid levels may be normal during an attack.[3]](/wiki/File:Fluorescent_uric_acid.JPG)
![Treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, or colchicine improves symptoms.[3][2][6]](/wiki/File:Ibuprofen-400.jpg)
![Once the acute attack subsides, levels of uric acid can be lowered via lifestyle changes or allopurinol.[3] Taking vitamin C and eating a diet high in low-fat dairy products may be preventive.[7]](/wiki/File:Vitamin_C_tablets_and_paprikas.png)
![Gout affects about 1 to 2% of the Western population at some point in their lives.[3] It has become more common in recent decades.[3]](/wiki/File:Western_World_Latin_America_torn_countries.png)
![Older males are most commonly affected.[3]](/wiki/File:A_man_with_gout_seated_at_a_table_drinking_with_a_parson_and_Wellcome_V0010857.jpg)
![Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease"[3][8] and has been recognized since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians.[3]](/wiki/File:The_gout_james_gillray.jpg)