Foot gout commonly occurs at the location of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint of the foot, but can also occur at the dorsum of the foot, ankle and other locations.
Gout is a joint disease caused by the deposition of monosodium urate in the body, and is directly related to purine metabolism disorder and uric acid excretion disorder caused by hyperuricemia. The first attack often involves a single joint, with the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint of the foot being the most common. Patients may experience redness, swelling, heat and pain, and dysfunction in the affected joint. In addition, foot gout occurs in the dorsum of the foot and ankle.
With the development of the disease, the frequency of arthritic attacks increases and the duration of the attacks is prolonged, which can lead to a variety of joint deformities, and in severe cases, can cause progressive disability. Patients should pay attention to cold protection and warmth, and avoid strenuous exercise, cold and so on. In the diet should reduce the intake of high purine diet, such as animal offal, aquatic products and seafood soup.
When the patient foot gout, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital rheumatology and immunology department and other related departments in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for diagnosis and treatment.