Gout is a crystal-associated arthropathy caused by urate deposition, and its onset is directly related to hyperuricemia caused by disorders of purine metabolism and/or reduced uric acid excretion, which belongs to the category of metabolic rheumatism. If you suffer from gout, you should promptly visit a rheumatologist. Rheumatic diseases are a group of diseases that affect bones, joints, skin, mucous membranes, blood vessels, nerves and soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and fascia. According to the different pathogenesis and clinical characteristics, rheumatic diseases are currently divided into 10 major categories with more than 100 diseases. Gout is a disease mainly caused by joint lesions and belongs to the category of metabolic rheumatism, which is a disease routinely treated by rheumatology. At present, there are many clinical diseases that cause joint pain, and a clear diagnosis of gout requires the exclusion of many other joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc. Rheumatologists are trained in their specialties and have the knowledge and skills to differentiate gout from other joint diseases and to develop appropriate treatment plans based on the extent of the disease and the patient’s general condition. Therefore, whether or not you have a clear diagnosis of gout, or if you have signs and symptoms of suspected gout, you should seek the help of a rheumatologist as soon as there is a change in your condition.