Chronic gout in the heel can also lead to limited ... can cause difficulty walking or putting weight on the affected foot.

Gout is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the small joints at the ends of the feet, caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream ... In some individuals, particularly the elderly, ...

Chronic gout. In this advanced stage of gout ... This will most commonly happen at night. Gout in foot joints is most common, with gout often affecting the big toe joint. However, other joints ...

Scientists from the University of California San Diego have uncovered a new cause of gout that could lead to more effective ...

Background There is limited evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for gout. The aim of the study was to determine whether a footwear intervention can reduce foot pain and musculoskeletal ...

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer. Led by University of Otago researchers, the genome ...