Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that happens when levels of uric acid (a normal waste product in your body) become too high. When uric acid is elevated in the blood, it can accumulate in your joints and trigger an inflammatory response that causes severe pain and swelling. The big toe is a well-known site of gout attacks, but gout can strike many different joints throughout the body.
There are a several key things everyone living with gout should know. Make sure to check out some of our most popular and important gout resources below.
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What Does Gout Pain Feel Like? How to Tell If Your Pain and Swelling Is Gout 
7 Gout Symptoms You Might Be Ignoring 
The 4 Stages of Gout Progression (and How to Stop Gout from Getting Worse) 
High-Purine Foods: 4 Foods to Avoid Eating with Gout 
8 Gout Complications You Need to Know About 
6 Diseases That Can Mimic Gout (and Delay Your Diagnosis) 
Key Health Numbers to Know If You Have Gout 
Can Keeping Uric Acid Levels Down Lead to Stronger Bones in People with Gout? 
How AI Is Used to Identify and Address Mental Health in Chronic Illness Community 
Gout Flare Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke 
How to Improve Your Sleep With Gout 
Following ‘Treat to Target’ in Gout Can Reduce the Risk of Flares by More than 70% 
