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The majority of people that have gout found out about it first in their big toe. If you have pain in your big toe joint you should see a doctor about it as soon as possible and take steps to reduce or fix the problem.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoGout does not necessarily attack only the big toe. It often affects numerous parts of the body.
Most likely, the best answer may be that it is the most distal (farthest) part of the body, and that blood tends to pool there and deposit uric acid crystals.
Gout tends most often, but not always, to settle in the peripheries of the body. These are the parts of the body that are the coolest. It has been found that gout effects the cooler extremities most often.
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∙ 14y agoGout seems to prefer the peripheral joints such as the feet and fingers because there the temperature is lower and the flow of blood not as strong.
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∙ 11y agobecause it is the lowest limb joint in the body
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Identify the area of the foot that is usually affected by gout?
Gout most often affects one joint in the big toe (i.e. podagra).
Can Gout effect just one foot?
Yes it is most likely to start in the big toe.
What is it called when uric acid deposits in the big toe?
Gout is the name of the illness that is the result of uric acid crystals depositing in the big toe joint.
Are Gout and Turf Toe the same?
No gout is generally the result of high uric acid in the blood stream. Often the first symptoms of this disease starts with excruciating pain at the top of the big toe joint. On the other hand "turf toe" is a painful condition at the base of the big toe. often as a result of athletic activities on hard surfaces, turf toe is more prevalent among athletes that compete on artificial turf.
This form of arthritis is characterized by inflammation of the great toe joint?
Inflammation of the great toe is most often caused by gout but it can also be caused by trauma to the joint causing osteoarthritis.
Identify the area of the foot that is usually affected by gout?
Gout most often affects one joint in the big toe (i.e. podagra).
Is itch a symptom of gout?
One of the most common symptoms of Gout is found on patient's big toe. And the big toe is found to be inflamed usually. Also other joints can also be infected by Gout. Elbows, fingers, wrists, knees, and ankles etc can be affected. Swelling, reddish discoloration, warmth, and marked tenderness are seen commonly in patients as part of the symptoms.
Can Gout effect just one foot?
Yes it is most likely to start in the big toe.
What is podagra?
Gout of the foot, esp. the big toe.
What happent to people with gout?
The number of people that have Gout is about 1-2 % of the population. Gout is pooling of fluid in the big toe that causes the toe to be swollen, hot and inflamed.
Are the big toe joints always affected with gout or can it be any part of the foot your pain is on top of the foot and feels like you crushed both feet?
It is very common for gout to affect the big toe joints, but it can strike in any joint, including the joints between the bones in the top of your foot.
What is it called when uric acid deposits in the big toe?
Gout is the name of the illness that is the result of uric acid crystals depositing in the big toe joint.
A painful condition due to uric acid buildup that often affects the big toe?
Gout
Are Gout and Turf Toe the same?
No gout is generally the result of high uric acid in the blood stream. Often the first symptoms of this disease starts with excruciating pain at the top of the big toe joint. On the other hand "turf toe" is a painful condition at the base of the big toe. often as a result of athletic activities on hard surfaces, turf toe is more prevalent among athletes that compete on artificial turf.
Where does gout usually occur?
usually in the hand or foot (often at the base of the big toe), but sometimes in the elbow or knee
What is gout like?
Gout is when uric acid crystallizes in a joint, usually the one in the big toe. The crystal shape is like a needle and it causes lots of pain and inflamation.
Can gout cause your entire foot to swell?
Hell yeah! It seems gout can find any joint which will cause the most pain. Big toe joint is most common but any joint is susceptible, particularly in the body's extremities.
