Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by high uric acid levels that form sharp crystals in the joints, leading to swelling, stiffness, and intense discomfort. While genetics and medical ...

October 2, 2012 — New gout guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology are meant to improve gout management by providing clinicians with clear, readily implemented guidance on urate-lowering ...

Dear Dr. Donohue • Will you give me information on the low-purine diet for gout? — C.J. Answer • Years ago, before effective gout medicines were available, diet was the major treatment for gout. Now, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Intermediate and high diet diversity scores were associated with reduced risk for gout in adults. Diets ...

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

Dear Dr. Douma: I'm 74 years old and both big toes are painful. My doctor told me that I have gout, but not much else. What causes gout? Can a change in diet help? -- B.W., Montclair, Calif. Answer: ...

Some advice was okay to an extent. Others were clearly a money grab.

Gout is a common and painful form of inflammatory arthritis that can lead to joint damage and other complications if left untreated. Despite outdated misconceptions, gout is still very much a current ...

Dear Dr. Roach: After two major bouts of gout, my husband was treated with Medrol and colchicine, and has resorted to a low-purine diet in order to decrease the frequency of gout attacks, with their ...

TikTok’s viral gout advice may be popular, but doctors say it leaves out what actually works. A new study published in Rheumatology Advances in Practice by Oxford University Press reports that TikTok ...