Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain. The condition is caused by small crystals of uric acid which form inside and around the joints. According to the NHS: "It's estimated ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are there natural ways to prevent gout attacks or at least lessen the severity? I don’t want to take medication if it’s not necessary. ANSWER: If you have been diagnosed with gout, ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- X-ray images known as CT scans can help confirm gout in patients who are suspected of having the painful condition but receive negative results from traditional tests, a ...

Mayo Clinic has found that the painful rheumatic condition gout is often associated with the big toe, but it turns out that patients at highest risk of further flare-ups are those whose gout first ...