Gout attack patients can appear in the toe area of the toe joint swelling, severe pain and other symptoms, the relief period is generally no obvious symptoms.
Gout is caused by the deposition of uric acid salts in the joints and surrounding tissues, adhesion and irritation caused by inflammation, which can be triggered by factors such as alcohol consumption, high-purine diet, obesity and drugs.
The first attack of gout is mostly a single joint, and the first metatarsophalangeal joint is a common site for gout attacks. Patients often have a sudden attack at night, which may cause severe pain and swelling in the joints, and some patients may also have systemic symptoms such as fever and chills.
Gout attack symptoms can be relieved in a few days to about 2 weeks, gout remission period patients usually have no obvious symptoms, but the affected joints can appear skin flaking and darkening of the condition.
Gout patients can go to the orthopedic department, rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals and other related departments for detailed consultation, and follow the doctor’s instructions for diagnosis and treatment.