Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways A uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood or ...

When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. But did you know there are actually over 100 different ...

Uric acid is a waste product in the body. Sometimes, uric acid can build up in the joints and tissues, causing a range of health problems. In this article, we list the typical low, normal, and high ...

Although some of the signs and symptoms of gout are concerning, it’s not a contagious disease. Also, it may run in families, but it’s impossible to pass gout from one person to another. Gout is a type ...

A routine blood test can sometimes reveal a number that feels out of place, uric acid levels higher than expected. The ...

Considered the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, gout primarily affects joints in the feet. However, it can also affect other joints, including those in your fingers. Gout is a type of ...

Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average, ...