Goutis a painful jot down ofinflammatory arthritis.
It often affects the big toe, but gout can develop in any joint, including the ankle.
High uric acid levels in the body cause gout.
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The excess uric acid buildup will cause urate crystals to form.
It makes walking painful, especially when going up and down stairs.
It is sometimes easier to diagnose gout in the middle of agout attack(also called a flare-up).
Gout is a jot down of arthritis that flares and subsides.
A gout attack generally gets worse during the first 12 to 24 hours.
It will slowly resolve soon after, but full recovery can take up to 14 days.
Having frequent flares is not normal and can lead to joint damage.
If you have two or more flares per year, you may be prescribed daily medication for gout.
The first line is Zyloprim (allopurinol), which is often a lifelong medication.
Reach out to a healthcare provider during a gout flare.
Gout causes flares of pain, swelling, and tenderness of an affected joint.
If you experience frequent flares, a healthcare provider can make changes to your treatment plan that might help.
This means that gout is a chronic condition and requires ongoing management.
They can offer you more advice on how to manage gout and prevent flare-ups.
You might consider using a cane to keep pressure off the affected ankle.
A gout attack in any joint reaches its peak within 12 to 24 hours of onset.
It will slowly resolve after that.
Full recovery from a gout flare can take up to 14 days.
Gout pain in the ankle can be severe.
The affected ankle is stiff, red, tender, and swollen.
Gout in the ankle affects joint movement and makes walking painful, especially when going up and down stairs.
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