This is what Gout looks like! Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs mainly in the big toe joint where your toe meets the rest of your foot. This disease happens when you develop uric acid deposits, in the form of small crystals, within the joint or the soft tissues around it.
How do you treat gout? Your podiatrist at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm and Mckinney designs a personalized gout treatment and management plan for you. This may include:
- Medication like Allopurinol to lower uric acid levels
- Anti-inflammatory medication for gout attack pain
- Immobilization with a walking cast or crutches
- Surgery to drain painful tophi
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