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Gout is the result of a build up of Uric acid crystals in the joints after uric acid in the blood reaches saturation point.
Gout can attack any joint so it can be found in the joints of your arm.
Osteoarthritis, bursitis, and gout are conditions that primarily affect the musculoskeletal system. They involve the joints, cartilage, and surrounding tissues, leading to pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. While osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, bursitis involves inflammation of the bursa, and gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Together, they illustrate various forms of joint and tissue dysfunction.
Any inflammation of the joints, particularly the gout.
Without treatment, gout may cause severe damage in the joints and cause the tissues in the surrounding area to be destructed. If the joints are continuously destructed and the gout is left untreated then there could be a result of lasting deformities (such as permanent feet damage).
You get soreness in certain places eg joints and in the heels.
Gouty arthritis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the joints resulting from hyperuricemia. Podagra is the name of the typical "big toe" presentation of gout.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. It can lead to bone erosion and joint deformity if left untreated. Treatment typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.
The treatment of gout may involve a combination of both drugs and dietary changes. For more information on the treatment of gout go to the related link (How To Treat Gout With Diet and Medication) below.
It is very common for gout to affect the big toe joints, but it can strike in any joint, including the joints between the bones in the top of your foot.
In Gujarati, gout is called "ગાઉટ" (pronounced as "gaut"). It is a type of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe pain, redness, and swelling in the joints, often affecting the big toe. The condition is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints.