GRASPING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of joint disease that causes sudden, severe pain in the joints. It happens when needle-like formations build up in the joint cavity. This build-up triggers swelling 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 risk factors of gout are