(BPT) - Gout – only rich, old men get it, right? Wrong! The truth is, gout can affect both men and women of all ages, economic standing and backgrounds. More than 8.3 million American adults have gout ...

Imagine your big toe, red and throbbing with pain so excruciating, that even the slightest touch incapacitates you. This is what happens to people who suffer from gout. Gout, which affects about six ...

An image of gout is easy to conjure up: The portly, elder royal resting his foot on a pillow, with a swollen, red and extremely painful big toe. It could be Henry VIII, who was afflicted with the ...

While genetics play a large role in gout, other factors can also increase your risk, such as your diet and, potentially, your weight. Gout is an inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the joints, ...

ARTHRITIS - has a tender toe piqued your concern? The painful condition can come on abruptly, so if you're wondering if you may have the joint disorder, continue to read on. Arthritis is an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TV personality Josie Gibson recently revealed that she was diagnosed with gout after filming a new travel show. But what is gout?

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 50-year-old female in fair health who was recently diagnosed with gout. I experienced excruciating pain in my left big toe only that came in bursts, then would subside to a dull ...

Gout is a common and painful form of inflammatory arthritis, caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in your joints. This causes inflammation, swelling and pain. It can also create other symptoms, ...

Q. I am a 55-year-old man with gout. I work on my feet all day, so you see how this is a problem. I take allopurinol every day and Celestone when I have an attack. Is there anything more I can do?