Gout: What you need to know

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis, which usually starts with bouts of severe swelling, redness and pain at the big toe, but can affect any joints — or multiple joints — at the same time. People with gout experience flare-ups, known as gout attacks, which can be extremely painful and disruptive. But there’s more to gout than just the attacks. In this video, you’ll learn about gout — how it starts, what causes and flare-up, and how to treat gout attacks and cure the disease, preventing future attacks. To learn about about gout, go to uclahealth.org/medical-services/rheumatology/gout