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About Gouty Arthritis

Gout is a form of arthritis. It is characterized by:

• Sudden and severe episodes of joint pain with warmth and swelling.
• Tenderness.
• Stiffness and swelling of affected joints.

A gout flare can be so painful that some patients report it is as severe as a fracture of a long bone like the femur.

Gouty arthritis is most often felt in the large joint of the big toe, but can affect other joints such as:

• Instep
• Achilles tendon
• Heel
• Ankle
• Knee
• Wrist
• Finger joints
• Elbow

The first attack is usually not the last.

Approximately 60 percent of patients suffering from gout will experience a second attack within one year.
78 percent of patients will have another attack within the next two years.
The good news is that gouty arthritis is manageable.

Work closely with each patient to develop a treatment plan that comprises appropriate medication and modifications to diet and lifestyle. Through proper monitoring and treatment it is possible to gain control early in the disease and avoid painful episodes and long-term joint damage in the future.

In fact, with adjustments to diet and lifestyle combined with medication, gout often can be adequately controlled.