Gout

What is Gout?

Sudden and severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in the joints especially at the base of the big toe is considered to be Gout. Some individuals may wake up in the middle of the night feeling that their big toe is on fire. The affected joint can feel tender to the touch and individuals may experience difficulty turning over in bed. The most commonly affected joints are the big toe, foot, ankle, heel, instep and knee. Gout rarely affects joints in the upper limbs like fingers or wrists.