Gout, a form of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup, often manifests as sudden, intense foot pain, particularly in the big ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived with the ...

High uric acid, medically known as hyperuricemia, occurs when the body has more Uric acid than it can remove. The extra uric ...

If you often find yourself sidelined by a sudden, throbbing pain in your joints, especially in your big toe, you may be suffering from a gout attack. Flare ups of this common type of arthritis can ...

Ease gout pain naturally with these 7 anti-inflammatory foods that reduce uric acid and inflammation. Include cherries, fatty ...

Q: Every year around the holidays, I eat a lot of foods I don't normally eat. As a result, I usually gain a few pounds. But the weird thing is, the last couple of years I've gotten a lot of pain and ...

Medically reviewed by Scott J. Zashin, MD Pain in your big toe joint can be a sign of conditions like bunions, osteoarthritis, and gout. You can modify your shoes, try orthotics, and adjust your ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Since January, I have had gout in my right big toe five times. I was given methylprednisolone (four-mg dose packs) five times. The medicine works only to the point of getting rid of ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Here is a little more about Castiva for arthritis. I've been putting it on my arthritic hands for more than a year. It has really helped, allowing me to continue playing the violin, ...