Gout is a type of pain caused in the joints of our body. When the presence of the uric acid in the body exceeds the limit, it causes gout pain in the joints of the body. Uric acid is present inside the body as a byproduct of the process of breaking down the purines which is present in the food which is taken by the body. The more the body breaks down the purines, the more amount of uric acid is released into the bloodstream. As a result of this, this uric acid crystallizes and resides in the bone joints of the body.
What are the common symptoms of gout?
Swollen Joints
The signs and symptoms of gout can come on suddenly without warning. The joint may become swollen and turn red. It might also feel warm to the touch. There will also be a great deal of pain involved. The most important thing to remember is that this condition is not limited to your big toe. It can affect any and all joints even though attacking your feet is still considered one of the most common.
The signs and symptoms of gout can last a few hours to a few days. Some severe cases can last much longer than that into weeks at a time. This is a long time to be suffering. Since you will most likely not be able to walk around easily it can affect your life dramatically. If this condition is not treated it can lead to even more joint problems that will only complicate matters more. You can cause permanent damage to your joints by not treating gout. [1]
