Gout :
Gout is a type of arthritis and a joint problem that affects the big toe joints and other joints of the knees, ankles, hands, feet, elbows, and wrists. An increase in uric acid levels in the body leads to this condition. The significant signs of gout include intense pain, swelling, stiffness, discoloration or redness, warmth, and tenderness near the joint. The risk factors associated with gout include obesity, medical conditions like congestive heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, blood cancer, excess alcohol consumption, similar family history, and those taking certain medications like immunosuppressants and diuretics. The diagnostic tests conducted to confirm the presence of gout are X- rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT, joint aspiration, and blood tests to check for the levels of uric acid. The management of gout involves the intake of a low-purine diet, which reduces the uric acid content in the body, and taking medication to provide symptomatic relief.











