10 Symptoms of Gout
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Symptom #4: Skin Peeling
As the tissue surrounding the affected joint becomes damaged, the skin begins to stretch out. This leads to red, flaky and itchy skin that begins to peel. It will look and feel like something similar to a sunburn.
Usually, this symptom occurs after the flare up has gone on for a period of time and is more extreme. By the time you have gout symptoms, the uric acid has been building up for a long period of time in one or more of the joints. Once an attack has occurred, contact your doctor for medical advice. In some cases, bleeding may even occur as the skin peels and cracks from the inflammation.
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