It also can affect other joints, such as the knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist, and elbow. In rare cases, it may later affect the shoulders, hips, or spine. A period of time when there are no symptoms at all, followed by other acute severe attacks. Gout affects everyone differently.
Some people have one episode and never have any other problems with it.
Others have several episodes along with lasting joint pain and damage. There is no cure for gout, but it can be controlled quite well with medication. Proper treatment can help you entirely avoid attacks and long-term joint damage. Disclaimer Please honor our copyrights and disclaimer. All rights reserved.