Many mistake gout for arthritis, delaying proper treatment and worsening the condition. Gout, caused by uric acid crystal buildup, manifests as sudden, intense pain, often in the big toe, while ...

While once thought to be mutually exclusive, it is possible to have both gout and rheumatoid arthritis, according to recent research. Gout is triggered by excess uric acid leading to urate crystals in ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout have a lot in common. Doctors consider them types of arthritis. That means that both cause swelling, pain, and stiffness in joints. But there are important ...

Gout is a painful form of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body. Uric acid is a normal waste product in the blood that comes from the breakdown of certain foods. Having ...

Not every ache in the knees or swelling in the toes is arthritis. We throw the word around so casually that it has become a bucket for all joint pain. But let’s pause. Sometimes, what feels like ...