What is the difference between gout and arthritis?

Gout is : A monoarticular arthritis. (usually occurs in one joint). Arthritis is a broad term and includes all types including rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis and gouty arthritis.

Uric acid : If you have gout, you will also have a blood test that will tell you that your uric acid is too high. Gout typically only affects one area or foot, and not both like arthritis. Symptoms of gout will be all of these: red, hot swollen and so painful that you can barely touch it with your sock. Arthritis will have joint pain that is worse when you first get up and then get slightly better. See dr.

One kind: Gout is one of four kinds of arthritis. It is inflammation in a joint caused by crystals. Other kinds of arthritis include degenerative (osteoarthritis), inflammatory (like rheumatoid), and infections (eg, lyme).