Gout Causes and Symptoms

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in joint/s. It usually develops in people with high levels of uric acid in the blood. The first symptom of this joint complaint is excruciating pain, which eventually results in swelling.
Causes:

• Excess uric acid in the blood
• Obesity
• Genetics
• Medications
• Poor kidney functioning

Symptoms:

• Intense joint pain that affects the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Redness