GRASPING GOUT: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OPTIONS

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe pain in the joints. It happens when needle-like formations build up in the joint fluid. This build-up triggers swelling and pain. Gout most often strikes the big toe, but it can also occur in other joints such as the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers. The causes of gout are complex and