Gout attacks, which most commonly affect the joint of your big toe, are sudden, excruciating, and can wreak havoc on your everyday routine. The pain and swelling in your foot can be severe — so severe ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After a local woman started having pain in her feet, tests revealed she was suffering from gout. In 2018 Shawn Boots was walking about five miles a day when she started ...

Risk for gouty flares increased with use of thiazide diuretics, excessive alcohol intake (HealthDay News) — The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Association of Nurse ...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the festivities, gatherings and, of course, the delicious feasts that come along with it. However, for some individuals, including those ...

Now who among us does not enjoy a thick steak along with a beer or two at a family barbecue or just a good old get-together with the guys on Sunday watching the game? We all know who we are. As would ...

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and your big toe is swollen and so sensitive that even the weight of your sheets is painful. What could it be? It’s a symptom of gout, a condition that ...

Gout can sometimes be mistaken for a bunion. Gout happens when chrystals accumulate in the joints (often in the big toe). Bunions happen when a bump forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. It ...

There are many possible causes of foot pain. Some of the most common causes, from foot injuries to arthritis, are described in this article. Sprains and strains commonly affect individuals who play ...

Gout can cause pain, discomfort, and swelling in the ankle. Treatment can include medications to reduce pain and inflammation and avoiding purine-rich foods and drinks, including red and organ meats.

It’s hard to miss the new 40-foot-tall public health message that recently emerged near Pike Place Market. The project might raise some initial questions, but its intention is clear: Let’s talk about ...