What are the symptoms of gout?
Gout usually occurs suddenly, often in the middle of the night. It is marked by intense joint pain, typically in the big toe, but can also occur in the feet, ankles, knees, hands and wrists. The infected joints appear swollen, red and are very tender to the touch. The pain can last anywhere from 5-10 days, then subsides, gradually becoming pain free in about two weeks.
