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A member asked:

Can gout cause lower leg pain in addition to the pain in the toe?

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Not usually: Gout usually attacks the joints.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2018

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Gout affects: One joint at a time. Most commonly it occurs at the base of the big toe, where it gets red, swollen, and very very painful. However, it can occur in most any joint.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2019

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