If you’ve ever woken up with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, especially with those first steps, you’ve likely wondered: ...

And while historically gout was associated with the big toe, the condition is becoming more common in other places—joints like the hands, foot, or ankle. Diagnosing ankle symptoms isn’t always easy.

High uric acid, also known as hyperuricemia, takes place when uric acid levels in the blood rise above the normal range. This ...