10 Symptoms of Gout in Foot
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #1: Pain
One of the most telling symptoms of gout is the pain that comes with the condition. Patients will often complain that it is agonizing, leaving them willing to do just about anything to stop it. It can also be persistent, giving the patient little to no respite from the agony.
The pain is caused by tiny needle-like crystals becoming embedded into the joint and surrounding the soft tissues. It can be as though there are a million red-hot pins penetrating the joint. The good news is that the pain will pass once the condition has been treated. A doctor should be able to prescribe medication to help soothe the pain.
