Gout usually develops after a number of years of buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints and surrounding tissues. Symptoms include:
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The first symptom of gouty arthritis is typically the sudden onset of a hot, red, swollen joint. The most common joint involved is at the base of the big toe, but almost any joint can be involved. In READ MORE http://www.emedicinehealth.com/gout/page3_em.htm