Short answerGout commonly affects the big-toe joint, although it can affect ankles, knees, hands, wrists and elbows too. Gout happens when monosodium urate crystals form in and around joints and trigger intense inflammation.
Gout commonly affects the big-toe joint, although it can affect ankles, knees, hands, wrists and elbows too. Gout happens when monosodium urate crystals form in and around joints and trigger intense inflammation.
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