Toe?
The joint at the base of the big toe is a classic location for gout.
During an attack, the area may suddenly become:
Extremely painful
Red
Swollen
Warm
Tender to even very light pressure
Gout occurs when urate builds up and forms needle-shaped crystals in and around a joint, producing intense inflammation.
But don’t automatically assume that every painful or swollen big toe is gout.
Infection, injury and other forms of arthritis can sometimes produce similar symptoms, so a first episode of severe joint pain deserves medical evaluation.
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