Copyright 2020 Medical News TodayGout is a painful form of arthritis and causes pain and swelling in one or more joints. The base of the big toe is the most commonly affected joint. A gout attack can last for around 7-10 days and is treated with corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medicine and resting the joint.http://www.medicalnewstoday.comadmin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin)editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors)en-us Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326749.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326749.phpRheumatologists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. In this article, learn about the conditions they work with, the procedures they perform, and when to see one.Rheumatology Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326192.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326192.phpA recent study finds that people with gout have a higher risk of advanced chronic kidney disease. The results could help design preventive strategies. Urology / Nephrology Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325440.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325440.phpAlthough there is little scientific evidence that apple cider vinegar can directly affect gout symptoms, it may reduce many of the risk factors for the condition. Learn more about apple cider vinegar for gout here.Gout Fri, 31 May 2019 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325290.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325290.phpThere is a stigma attached to gout, and it tends to be linked to heavy drinking and a bad diet. Here, we explore that stigma and the truth about gout.Gout Wed, 29 May 2019 20:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325317.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325317.phpA uric acid buildup can sometimes lead to gout, which causes very painful symptoms. Learn about eight natural ways to lower uric acid levels in this article.Gout Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324972.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324972.phpGout is a type of arthritis that causes painful symptoms. There is no cure for gout, but people can manage the condition with medication and home remedies. Learn about the best home and natural treatments here.Gout Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323421.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323421.phpRheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout are two forms of inflammatory arthritis. RA and gout have different causes and treatments. Learn more here.Rheumatoid Arthritis Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322590.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322590.phpPeople who have gout, kidney stones, or a similar disorder can often benefit from following a low-purine diet. Purine is a naturally occurring substance, and too much can lead to a buildup of uric acid. In this article, learn which foods to eat and which to avoid to reduce levels of purine in the body.Urology / Nephrology Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320990.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320990.phpA drug used for the treatment of gout has been found to improve heart functioning in a small number of people with heart failure, researchers reveal.Heart Disease Wed, 10 May 2017 07:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317383.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317383.phpA plant-rich diet that lowers blood pressure and is recommended for lowering heart disease risk may also lower the risk of gout, a study suggests.Gout Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316111.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316111.phpCould the low-carb, high-fat diet be helpful in treating the symptoms of gout? A new study investigates how the diet affects rodents and humans. Gout Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315732.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315732.phpWhat is gout and how might diet affect symptoms? Learn about foods to avoid and those that can help manage gout. Also, get some tips on weight management and exercise.Gout Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312314.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312314.phpGout is both painful and common, yet the mechanisms behind it are not known. A new analysis of old data shows that easy dietary changes may keep it at bay.Gout Wed, 04 May 2016 03:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/309892.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/309892.phpA new analysis reveals that popular newspaper articles depict gout as a self-inflicted condition that is socially embarrassing and the focus of humor.Gout Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/308516.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/308516.phpUsing a combination of newly developed methods, researchers led by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich immunologist Veit Hornung have defined a previously unknown pathway that triggers...Gout Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/306952.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/306952.phpAn oral steroid had similar effectiveness to an oral non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for improving pain in patients with acute gout, according to a trial published in Annals of Internal...Gout Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/305775.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/305775.phpCrystal formation plays a defining role in the pathogenesis of a range of common diseases, such as gout and atherosclerosis.Gout Thu, 21 Jan 2016 05:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/305409.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/305409.phpA study published online this month in the Arthritis Care and Research journal is shedding light on why gout, a painful and common form of arthritis, is not well managed in many patients.Gout Wed, 30 Dec 2015 04:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/304585.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/304585.phpEmeritus professor of medicine, Elisio Pascual, at the Miguel Hernández Univeristy (UMH) in Elche and former head of the Rheumatology Unit at Alicante University Hospital has published a research...Gout Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/304503.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/304503.phpThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zurampic (lesinurad) to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) associated with gout, when used in combination with a xanthine...Gout Thu, 12 Nov 2015 06:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/302536.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/302536.phpAstraZeneca has announced positive subanalysis data of the Phase III lesinurad studies (CLEAR1, CLEAR2 and CRYSTAL) for the treatment of hyperuricemia associated with gout, in combination with a...Gout Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/302268.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/302268.phpRheumatoid arthritis patients are twice as likely as the average person to develop heart disease, but a new study shows that efforts to prevent heart problems and diagnose and treat heart disease...Rheumatology Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/301234.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/301234.phpSleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout, a new study shows.Among 9865 patients with newly-diagnosed sleep apnea and 43,598 comparators of similar weight, investigators identified...Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/300158.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/300158.phpResearchers call for more aggressive efforts to reduce consumption of products containing added sugarThere is compelling evidence that drinking too many sugar-sweetened beverages, which contain...Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Tue, 15 Sep 2015 08:00:00 PSThttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/299519.phphttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/299519.phpA panel of experts and researchers have developed a new classification system for gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis.Gout