Marathon runner Niven Hopkins was diagnosed with stage four chronic kidney disease, discovering that his ‘sore toe’ was ...

Medically reviewed by Scott J. Zashin, MD Pain in the joint of your big toe is a fairly common issue that generally requires ...

Gout typically affects the big toe but can also develop in other joints—including the hands and fingers. This article ...

It affects an estimated 9.2 million people in the United States. Most cases affect the big toe, but gout can affect other parts of your body as well. Gout symptoms or “attacks” occur when too ...

FOR centuries, gout has been a deeply misunderstood disease, associated only with jolly, indulgent, and often big men. When ...

Gout attacks usually happen in a single joint, like your big toe, or your knee. Within hours, the pain and swelling can become intense. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories are usually ...

Gout is a common form of arthritis affecting about 1 in 50 people in the UK. It can cause unbearable pain around the joints and for many the first sign can be pain in the big toe. Other symptoms ...

The refractory gout market is growing because of the rising prevalence of gout brought on by aging populations and changes in ...