We’ve blogged about gout on this blog before, mainly because it’s a condition I see far too often in our office. Gout is categorized by a buildup of uric acid in the joints, oftentimes in the joint in the big toe. It’s actually defined as a form of inflammatory arthritis, and flareups can last for […]
Gout May Increase A-Fib Risk
We’ve discussed how some foot conditions can lead to other related issues on the blog before, and new research out of the UK has linked another foot problem to a dangerous heart ailment. According to researchers out of Great Britain, people with gout in their feet may be at an increased risk for atrial fibrillation […]
What is Gout?
As we alluded to last week, gout is something to be mindful of this holiday season. Christmas cookies and alcohol can all contribute to the development of gout, but what exactly is gout? Today, we take a closer look at the stages of gout and why it occurs. Gout Development and Causes Gout is a […]
Gout Cases On The Rise In The US
The number of Americans affected by gout is growing, and doctors believe obesity and lack of knowledge about the condition are to blame. Gout, categorized as acute inflammatory arthritis, causes pain and tenderness in the affected joint. It often forms in a person’s foot – more specifically, a patient’s big toe. Gout in the big […]