For centuries, gout has been a misunderstood disease associated with jolly, rotund (and usually male) bon viveurs who pay the price for all the wine, women and song by developing gigantic, painful ...

Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Swelling in the ankles and feet is a common problem.

Gout in foot joints is most common ... If you suddenly have signs of gout — like severe pain and swelling in one of your joints, particularly at the base of your big toe — see a healthcare ...

Swollen feet may seem like a minor issue ... Constant ankle pain might suggest gout or arthritis. Inflammation of the joints, particularly the ankles, brought on by arthritis results in stiffness ...

It is not a subtle illness." What's actually happening is not just in the swollen joint you can see. Gout is a buildup of uric acid that doesn't get broken down effectively in the kidneys.