Why is it Important to Treat and Manage Gout?

2023-04-04T21:37:11-07:00March 31st, 2023|Rheumatology|

Gout is an arthritis that presents with pain and inflammation in one or more joints. It impacts millions of people around the world.  Sometimes, gout has no symptoms  and other times, when symptoms get worse, flares or “gout attacks” occur. Fortunately, people with gout can successfully treat and  take care of the condition.   Gout occurs when uric acid, a breakdown product of protein found in the blood, builds up in the body and causes crystals to ...