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Arthritis
Gout
Age of occurrence:
Can occur at any time
Mostly in men over 35 years and females after menopause.
Speed of onset:
Quickly, over weeks to several months.
Sudden onset.
Sensation in joints:
Swollen and stiff.
Red, hot, swollen and very painful.
Affected joints:
Occurrence in small and large joints, hands, wrists, elbows, balls of feet.
Joint of big toe is most commonly affected. Occurrence also on [...]
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What are the Symptoms of Gout?
The main cause for gout is uric acid crystals in the joints and surrounding tissues which have been built up over the years.
The Gout symptoms usually include:
Very intense nightly pain. The pain can be so strong that even light pressure from a sheet cannot be tolerated.
Feeling of pain, heat, tenderness [...]
