Yes. Although the big-toe joint is classic, NICE says gout can also present in joints including the midfoot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and elbow. A new hot, red, swollen joint still deserves assessment because infection and other forms of arthritis can look similar.
Yes. Although the big-toe joint is classic, NICE says gout can also present in joints including the midfoot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and elbow. A new hot, red, swollen joint still deserves assessment because infection and other forms of arthritis can look similar.
Yes. Although the big-toe joint is classic, NICE says gout can also present in joints including the midfoot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist and elbow. A new hot, red, swollen joint still deserves assessment because infection and other forms of arthritis can look similar.
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