Question: are gout and arthritis related?
Answer: Gout, which can occur with OA, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), results when uric acid crystals are deposited in joint tissue. It causes sudden, severe pain, swelling and tenderness, usually in the big toe, but it also can occur in the feet, ankles, hands, knees, wrists, elbows or other joints.