Gout

usgb/ɡaʊt/
noun

A kind of disease that causes swelling and pain, mostly in toe joints because of too much uric acid.

He could not walk properly because of his severe gout.
Visual representation of "gout" - A kind of disease that causes swelling and pain, mostly in toe joints because of too much uric acid.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from gout
  • severe gout
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Medical Condition

Gout refers to a specific medical issue, not general pain or disease.

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My uncle was diagnosed with gout last year.
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Affected Areas

Gout commonly affects joints, especially the big toe, not muscles.

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Gout has caused swelling in her big toe joint.
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Pain Intensity

Gout causes intense pain, more than just discomfort or a mild ache.

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The gout flare-up left him in extreme pain.
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