Gout
Moderateहिंदी: पुराना गठिया रीढ़ में · தமிழ்: நாள்பட்ட கீல்வாதம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಗೌಟ್ · తెలుగు: దీర్ఘకాలిక గౌట్ · বাংলা: দীর্ঘস্থায়ী গেঁটেবাত · मराठी: जुनाट गाउट · ગુજરાતી: જૂનો ગાઉટ
About this condition
Gout is increasingly common in urban India due to lifestyle changes and diet. High uric acid levels cause crystal deposits in joints, typically the big toe, causing sudden severe pain, redness, and swelling. Dietary changes, avoiding alcohol and purine-rich foods, and medications to lower uric acid prevent attacks.
Common symptoms
joint painsudden severe painbig toe painred swollen jointwarmthpain at night
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When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Gout?
joint pain, sudden severe pain, big toe pain, red swollen joint, warmth, pain at night.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours
Is Gout common in India?
Gout is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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