When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. But did you know there are actually over 100 different ...

Gout causes sudden flares of joint pain, which often arise during the nighttime, and in the big toe, though it may affect other joints including the ankles or knees. It is the most common type of ...

Thyroid disorders may influence uric acid levels and increase gout risk. An expert explains the metabolic link, symptoms to watch for, and why timely diagnosis matters.

Symptoms of high and low levels A person with high or low uric acid levels may not always have symptoms. Symptoms may not appear until a person has had levels outside the normal range for a long ...

Gout is a very painful type of inflammatory arthritis that can be debilitating, and sudden flare-ups can be even more so. A News 9 viewer says they keep getting flare-ups of gout, and want to know ...

New research indicates that a drug commonly prescribed for gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at an appropriate dose. Researchers from the UK, Sweden and Italy analysed ...

Gout is hereditary rather than down to lifestyle, suggests a new study. Originally published on talker.news, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

Gout is a common and painful form of inflammatory arthritis that can lead to joint damage and other complications if left untreated. Despite outdated misconceptions, gout is still very much a current ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because ...

Uric acid levels are typically 2.5–7.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in males and 1.5–6.0 mg/dL in females. Low levels are rare, but high levels can lead to gout, kidney disease, and other health ...