Gout is just one of about  150 different conditions commonly known as arthritis.  It   is a metabolic disorder which causes  excruciating  pain and swelling.  Gout is a type  of arthritis that produces  intense bursts of joint pain and affects millions of people , the most susceptible being men . Gout is  less common in [...]

The knee is a hinge. It is a large, weight-bearing joint, but the motion of the knee is much more limited than that of most other joints. Knees straighten to make the leg a stable support, and it will bend to more than a right angle – to approximately 120 degrees. However, it will not [...]

Ouch! Does your big toe feel like it is about to rupture ? Gout can be an extremely uncomfortable pain in the toe. It most often appears first in the big toe area, although other joints can be affected. Gout is caused by a build up of uric acid which is also responsible for causing [...]