ARTHRITIS types include osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis and gout. Although the former is the most common, there are other types to be aware of. These four symptoms, including severe joint pain, may indicate gout.
Arthritis causes pain and stiffness in affected joints
The condition can affect any joint in the body, including elbows, hips and knees
There are several different types of arthritis including psoriatic arthritis, osteo-arthritis and gout
The third type can be caused by being overweight, having diabetes or high blood pressure which can cause small crystals to develop around joints, causing severe pain
Symptoms of gout include a sudden severe pain that can last for a long time
Arthritis happens when there are problems in joints, causing pain to the sufferer.
Gout, a type of arthritis, happens when small crystals form inside and around joints.
These can grow when a waste product, called uric acid, builds up in the body causing pain to intensify.
Being overweight, having diabetes and high blood pressure all increase your risk of developing gout.
These four symptoms could be a sign of gout, according to the NHS.
Sudden attack of severe pain
The national healthcare provider says that this is the “main symptom” of the condition.
It can be described as “a sudden attack of severe pain in one or more joints, particularly in your big toe”.
These attacks are more likely to occur at night, develop quickly over a few hours, and last between three and ten days.
Tender joints
If you have a joint that feels “hot” or “very tender”, this could also be a sign of gout.
The NHS says the feeling could be “to the point of being unable to bear anything touching it”.
Gout, a type of arthritis, happens when small crystals form inside and around joints.
These can grow when a waste product, called uric acid, builds up in the body causing pain to intensify.
Being overweight, having diabetes and high blood pressure all increase your risk of developing gout.
These four symptoms could be a sign of gout, according to the NHS.
Sudden attack of severe pain
The national healthcare provider says that this is the “main symptom” of the condition.
It can be described as “a sudden attack of severe pain in one or more joints, particularly in your big toe”.
These attacks are more likely to occur at night, develop quickly over a few hours, and last between three and ten days.
Tender joints
If you have a joint that feels “hot” or “very tender”, this could also be a sign of gout.
The NHS says the feeling could be “to the point of being unable to bear anything touching it”.
Arthritis: Symptoms and signs can appear anywhere in the body, but are more likely in the big toe
Swelling in joints
You should also watch out for an expansion/enlargement of your joint, which could indicate the condition.
Skin changes
Your skin may become “peeled”, “itchy” and “flaky” if you have gout.
It may also become “red and shiny” over the affected joint.
These symptoms can affect anywhere on the body, but may be more likely in the big toe, mid foot, ankles, knees, fingers, wrists and elbows.
You should also watch out for an expansion/enlargement of your joint, which could indicate the condition.
Skin changes
Your skin may become “peeled”, “itchy” and “flaky” if you have gout.
It may also become “red and shiny” over the affected joint.
These symptoms can affect anywhere on the body, but may be more likely in the big toe, mid foot, ankles, knees, fingers, wrists and elbows.
“If gout is left untreated, it’s likely to affect more joints over time.”
The Arthritis Foundation, says that the first symptom of gout is often “excruciating pain”.
“Gout usually affects one joint at a time, but if left untreated it can affect many joints.
“Joint pain that used to resolve in a week to 10 days could become a milder, but constant pain,” the American organisation added.
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/974796/arthritis-gout-symptoms-signs-severe-joint-pain
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