Gout Education Society
The Gout Education Society is a nonprofit organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to raising awareness of gout arthritis, with the aim of improving the overall quality of care and minimizing the burden of gout.
Let's Be Crystal Clear About Gout Management
It’s vital for gout sufferers and their healthcare providers to have open, honest conversations about gout. In other words, they need to be “crystal clear” about symptoms, concerns and treatment options in order to help ensure the best possible patient journey and medical outcome. To improve communication between those with gout and healthcare providers, we’ve developed the Crystal Clear Checklist, which helps monitor key health benchmarks, track flares, and make the most out of visits to the doctor.
What is Gout?
Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis, caused by high levels of uric acid and accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. If gout is left untreated, it increases the risk of permanent bone, joint, and tissue damage. An attack of gout will cause pain and swelling that lasts longer if left untreated.
Gout Specialist Network
Find a specialist who meets your specific needs based on your location and requirements. Search for nearby specialists treating gout. Browse through our community of professionals, and contact your preferred gout specialist.
Gout Education Library
With gout on the rise, it is essential that all patients, especially those who develop gout, are knowledgeable about this serious disease. You can always learn more from your doctor during regular visits. Take a stand on gout!
Treat Gout Promptly to Avoid Joint Damage and Tophi
Today, more than 9.2 million Americans are living with gout—a number that is on the rise. Unfortunately, many are unaware of their family history of gout, and just 10 percent of people with gout are getting adequate, ongoing treatment.
Gout is Serious
It’s important to know that during a gout attack, a person experiences sudden and severe episodes of pain, warmth, and swelling in one or more joints.
While gout symptoms often begin in the big toe, a gout attack can spread to the feet, ankle, wrists, hands, and elbows and cause permanent joint damage.
Can You Spot a Symptom of Gout?
Take this quick interactive quiz to put your gout knowledge to the test.
