Where do gout stones occur?

Gout stones are mainly found in the auricle, eyelids, and subcutaneous areas of the joints. Gout stones are caused by elevated uric acid forming urate crystals that are deposited under the skin, generally in areas with fewer blood vessels, less blood flow, and lower temperatures. In addition to the first metatarsophalangeal joint, gout stones can also be deposited outside the joints, such as in the auricle and under the eyelids of the upper eyelids. After gout stone deposition, the fundamental treatment still lies in controlling uric acid, and only after uric acid reaches the standard can we promote gout stone dissolution.