The most important symptom of acute gout attack is the redness, swelling and pain in the joints, which can be manifested in many large joints of the body, in addition, it can also be complicated by urinary system and cardiovascular diseases.
Gout is a metabolic disease caused by purine metabolism disorder and increased blood uric acid, increased blood uric acid makes the long-term deposition of urate in the joints and subcutaneous tissues around the joints, causing recurrent attacks of inflammation in the joints.
Acute gout attacks can be characterized by sudden onset of redness, swelling and severe pain in the joints. The most common joints are the first metatarsophalangeal joints of the big toes of the feet, while other joints may also be involved.
In addition, gout may also cause internal organ involvement such as the urinary system, long-term gout patients will form kidney stones, and in severe cases, renal insufficiency, may also cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular involvement, accelerate the formation of atherosclerosis.
Patients with acute gout attacks are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation and treatment as prescribed by the doctor.