All About Gout

Gout is an inflammatory form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream from which microscopic needle-like crystals of monosodium urate form in the joints and associated tissue.

The body’s natural inflammatory response to these crystals gives rise to the typical symptoms of a gout attack: swollen, inflamed and stiff joint(s); skin over joint red and very warm to the touch; excruciating pain.

Below you’ll discover some important aspects of gout.