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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).
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.
Can gout cause itching?
I was diagnosed with gout last week with my first horribly painful attack on a toe on my left foot. It has been about 7 days since the attack first came about. The itching on that one toe has been intense for the last day. I'm doing a search on the internet for itching & gout. With all that I'm reading, it appears it is quite common to have the intense itching associated with a gout attack.
Can Gout effect just one foot?
Yes it is most likely to start in 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.
What is podagra?
Gout of the foot, esp. the big toe.
What is the difference between safety toe and steel toe?
A steel toe shoe is one kind of safety toe shoe.
What is the difference between plebeian toe and patrician toe?
On the Patrician foot the second toe is longer than the big toe.
What is turf toe?
Hello, I see you are asking " What is turf toe?"Turf toe, also called a metatarsophalangeal joint sprain, occurs when the ligament underneath your big toe hyperextends. This causes a sprain in the main joint of your big toe. orthopedicshealth. com/condition/turf-toe/c/37414
What is the difference between steel toe and aluminum toe shoes?
Both steel toe and aluminum toe shoes meet or exceed the ASTM standards for impact and compression testing of I-75/C75. The main difference between steel toe and aluminum toe shoes is the weight. Aluminum toe shoes are lighter than steel toe shoes.
What is the difference between j toe and r toe in cowboy boots?
J toe: Sharply pointed R toe: Tapered, but rounded at the tip
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 the difference between ASTM composite toe and ASTM steel toes?
The only difference between ASTM composite toe and ASTM steel toe footwear is the material they are made from. They both meet the same performance specification.
Can toes be sprained?
Yes, toes can be sprained. A toe sprain occurs when the ligaments connecting the bones in the toe become overstretched or torn due to injury or trauma. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the toe. Treatment usually involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
How can you feel the difference between a steel toe and composite toe shoe?
Composit toe shoes or boots will feel lighter than their steel toe counterparts.
What difference between stratified drift and till?
toe and wedge
