Acute Gout
When a joint becomes suddenly and very painfully inflamed, it is worth seeking evaluation: it could be acute gout, an episode caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals inside the joint. It frequently affects the big toe, though it can involve other areas.
Common symptoms: intense pain that comes on quickly, redness, warmth, and swelling in the affected joint, sometimes with extreme sensitivity to touch.
Contributing factors: high levels of uric acid in the blood, certain dietary habits, dehydration, and individual predisposition.
Which specialist treats it? The rheumatologist deals with joint diseases such as this one, with support from the internist and the general practitioner. In the face of a painful attack or repeated episodes, the prudent thing is to seek care to evaluate the case.
Data on 320 doctors who treat acute gout
Specialties that treat acute gout
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Doctors specialized in acute gout
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Aquiles Rafael Ayala Ruiz
Frequently asked questions
What is acute gout?
When a joint becomes suddenly and very painfully inflamed, it is worth seeking evaluation: it could be acute gout, an episode caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals inside the joint. It frequently affects the big toe, though it can involve other areas.
Which doctor treats acute gout?
Acute Gout is usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, geriatrician, hematologist, infectious disease specialist, immunologist, clinical analyst, general practitioner, internist, rheumatologist, rheumatologist.