At NY Foot Health, we know many of our patients think of gout as an “old person” disease. The first thing you should know is that gout—or gouty arthritis as it is sometimes known—affects men ages 40 to 60 the most. However, younger, and older men and women are susceptible to this painful condition as well.
Read MorePart of celebrating the holidays is enjoying delicious foods at family dinners and parties with friends and co-workers. That plays a role in the increase in the number of gout cases that many podiatrists see at this time of the year.
Read MoreGout most often occurs in the joint of the big toe and causes swelling, redness, inflammation, and limiting the ability to bend or move the toe.
Read MoreOne form of arthritis that is more prevalent during the holiday season is gout. Sometimes referred to as gouty arthritis, this condition normally attacks a single big toe joint.
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