Gout:- Doctors place gout under the umbrella term “Arthritis”— a broad range of joint diseases and joint pain. Some forms of arthritis inflame joints, while others don’t. Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis. It’s due to a crystal called uric acid. Gout causes pain and swelling in one or more joints. It typically affects the big toe. But it’s also found in other joints, including the knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist and elbow. Etiology:- Gout is caused by a condition known as hyperuricemia, where there is too much uric acid in the body . The body makes uric acid when it breaks down purines, which are found in your body and the foods you eat. Stages of Gout:- Stages of Gout Symptoms:- An episode of gout is called a gout attack. Gout attacks are very painful and can happen quite suddenly, often overnight. During a gout attack, symptoms in the affected joint(s) may include: Intense pain. Redness. Stiffness. Swelling. Tenderness, even to light touch, such as from ...