Gout is all about uric acid levels! If you have above normal levels you may develop gout or it may precipitate an attack. High levels lead to crystal formation around joints including knees, fingers, toes, elbows, wrists, etc.

But not every one who has high levels of uric acid develops gout. So this does suggest, for some at least, other factors may be involved.

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Hi, you have an informative and accurate gout resource, very well done! For me, gout mainly attacks my big toe, but sometimes I get pain in the knees too. Life sucks when an attack starts. I was diagnosed with gout after excruciating foot pain and tests showed high uric acid levels! Physical symptoms really hit me hard. I’m gonna recommend your interesting website to some friends. I’m going to add this to my RSS reader, many thanks. Mr Watkins