Arthrosi Therapeutics, Inc., a late-stage biotechnology company developing a potentially best-in-class, highly potent and selective next generation URAT1 inhibitor to reduce serum urate (sUA) levels, ...

A flare-up usually lasts between three to 10 days. While men typically experience sudden and severe pain in the big toe, women may experience gout pain and inflammation differently.

Gout symptoms come and go. Periods of increased symptoms are called flare-ups or gout attacks. This article discusses gout in ...

A new study finds that obesity significantly reduces the effectiveness of urate-lowering therapy in male gout patients, with ...

Nephrologist Jason B. Rothschild, MD, recently joined Gayle Guyardo, the host of the globally syndicated health and wellness ...

Uric acid is a waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, which are found in certain foods and produced naturally by ...

When the gout flares up, the patient needs to see medical attention as they will need non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and rest. The flare will usually last up to two weeks and can be severe.

The most common symptom of gout is pain in the affected joint. Gout flares often start suddenly at night, and the intense pain may be bad enough to wake you up. In addition, your joint may feel ...

Fasting benefits health but worsens gout if not managed properly. Dehydration raises uric acid levels, increasing flare-ups.

In some cases, the exact cause isn't known. But inherited factors (genes) seem to play a role. Gout can seem to flare up without specific cause. Or it can be brought on by: Certain conditions, such as ...

Respondents were categorized into mutually-exclusive groups based on number of gout flares experienced in the past 12 months (0/don't recall, 1–2, 3, 4–5, 6+), current presence of tophi (none ...

Though often dismissed as a minor irritation, these persistent skin flare-ups can disrupt lives, causing discomfort, frustration, and emotional distress. While some find relief through simple ...