Gout typically affects the big toe but can also develop in other joints—including the hands and fingers. This article ...

While gout often affects the big toe, it can also develop in the finger joints and cause knuckle pain. Any injury in the ...

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer.

An international study has revealed that genetics plays a far more significant role in the development of gout than previously thought.

Dr Xand van Tulleken warned that people should seek medical attention if they feel they have gout, which is currently ...

BBC's residential doctor, Dr Xand van Tulleken, revealed the popular dinner could be best avoided for some people.

The affected joints may become red and hot ... Women who develop gout are often post-menopause. Men, on the other hand, develop it at younger ages due to the high uric acid levels in their bodies ...

“Peripheral joints such as hands, feet and knees are more likely to be affected ... “Unexplained pain without an injury may ...

Washing your hands is often touted as one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain your health. But beyond being a ...

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the human blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in the joints, often around elbows, knees, or hands.

While normally associated with a bygone era, the condition actually affects 2.5 per cent of the UK population - and can be ...

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