Symptoms of Gout
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Rick Alan Gout attack symptoms often develop rapidly overnight and worsen over the next 24-48 hours.
A single gout attack usually only affects only one joint, but recurrent attacks may affect more than one joint. The big toe is the most common site of gout. Other sites include the ankle, heel, foot instep, wrist, elbow, or fingers.
Common symptoms in the joint include:
Fever and flu-like symptoms may also be present. Recurrent attacks can lead to permanent joint damage, especially if gout remains untreated. Uric acids can build up and create deposits called tophi. They can lead to:
High levels of uric acid in the body can also lead to complications in other areas of the body, such as the kidney stones or chronic renal failure.
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David L. Horn, MD, FACP Last Updated:1/21/2020 |
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