Gout is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by swollen joints, pain, heat, redness, and joint stiffness. Gout starts with the inflammation of the big toe; however, it can affect several joints of the body such as ankles, heels, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. The disease is caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in joints resulting in inflammation and pain. Other symptoms include increased level of uric acid in blood, uric acid deposition in joint fluids, and arthritis ... Read more