If you’ve ever been going about your day only to get hit with excruciating joint pain, it could be gout. While this type of arthritis is often associated with sharp, sudden pain in the big toe, gout ...

For anyone unfamiliar with gout - and I envy you - it’s a condition that announces itself with all the subtlety of a fire ...

The first signs of gout are usually pain, swelling, and redness in the affected joint. Gout often starts in your big toe, and symptoms tend to come on suddenly and at night. Gout is a painful form of ...

Although some of the signs and symptoms of gout are concerning, it’s not a contagious disease. Also, it may run in families, but it’s impossible to pass gout from one person to another. Gout is a type ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have gout in my big toes. Does uric acid cause gout? Also, I read that gout is caused by red meat and seafood.

If you've ever been going about your day only to get hit with excruciating joint pain, it could be gout. While this type of arthritis is often associated with sharp, sudden pain in the big toe, gout ...