What is gout in the foot?

Uric Acid: It is a build up of uric acid in the joint space, to the point that it crystallizes. It damages the joint space cartilage, and causes arthritis.

Mosty in great toe: Gout is condition were uric acid crystals are deposited in joint space and causes severe pain. Most commonly involves great toe, but can involve other joints in the body like ankle , knee wrist, elbow etc.

Uric acid: An over accumulation of uric acid can lead to gout. If the uric acid crystallizes, it starts a painful arthritic reaction. A gout attack is one of the most severe joint pains that you can experience. The most common site is the big toe. Gout can cause joint deformity. The good news is that gout is a very treatable disease with dietary changes and medications.

A Systemic: Disease that can manifest itself in the foot. The joint will be swollen, red, hot and very painful.

Gout: Gout is a metabolic disease which manifests itself in the foot. Most common cause at your age is blood pressure medication. Second most common is alcohol consumption. Try antiinflammatories to treat and resolve.