Along with the big toe, joints that are commonly affected are the lesser toe joints, the ankle, and the knee. Gout usually occurs in only one joint at a time. These flares are followed by long periods of remission-weeks, months, or years-without symptoms before another flare begins. Gout flares start suddenly and can last days or weeks. There is no cure for gout, but you can effectively treat and manage the condition with medication and self-management strategies. Repeated bouts of gout can lead to gouty arthritis, a worsening form of arthritis.
There are times when symptoms get worse, known as flares, and times when there are no symptoms, known as remission. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint).
Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful.
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