Symptoms of Gout:
- red appearance to the foot
- very tender to the slightest touch
- foot will be warm
- hard to put on shoes
Treatment for Gout:
- Prescription oral medication
- Avoid icing
- Wear shoes that are not constricting
"Gout can really sneak up on some people. Patients sometimes are in shock that they have gout. They present with a red, hot swollen great toe and wonder what the heck is wrong with them. We take X-rays and do some counseling on why people get gout and how we treat and prevent it in the future. I always recommend to seek your podiatrist's care whenever your foot is red, hot and swollen."
