The hot, searing pain and swelling caused by gout can be surprisingly disruptive to daily life particularly for a condition generally limited to one small area of the body – such as the big toe, as is often the case.
“Gout can easily be misunderstood as simply being a reaction to overindulging in food and alcohol. But it is important to be aware that, while closely linked to what we ingest, gout is a type of arthritis affecting the joints...