10 Symptoms of Gout in Foot
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Meats and seafood are delicious and rich in nutrients. They are important to us because they give us the building blocks we need to grow and repair our bodies. They are not without their drawbacks, though, and overdoing it can lead to health problems. Some of them serious. One condition that can be caused by overindulging in rich foods is gout.
Gout is a type of arthritis. It is caused by an excess of uric acid in the blood which can sometimes crystalize. These crystals can embed themselves in and around the joints of the foot, causing what we know as gout. It is not a dangerous condition, but it can be extremely uncomfortable.
