Does Gout (Uric Acid) Cause Pain in the Heel
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Since gout is not the leading cause of heel pain, some doctors probably are looking for other causes than gout. But if you have had experience a gout attack, your heel pain is probably caused by gout and your doctor would suggest a few tests such as joint fluid and blood tests.
Gout symptoms may vary from person to person. The kind of your gout (whether it’s acute or chronic) also has a role. Some of the common symptoms include:
- Intense joint pain that can strike suddenly (particularly true for acute gout). The most intensity period of the pain is usually the first 60 minutes to 12 hours after the flare-up.
- The affected joint becomes inflamed and swollen, which may also be followed with joint redness and warmth.
- Morning stiffness. The affected joint can be very stiff with limited range of motion or probably painful to move after a prolonged period of inactivity.
- Gout may also cause vogue symptoms such as fever and fatigue.
The disease may cause lingering discomfort. Discomforts in the affected joint may still last for several days or weeks after the most intense & severe pain subsides.
Gout is a chronic condition. It must be monitored and controlled as well to prevent further damage and other serious complications. If poorly controlled, the attack may return to affect more joints and last longer.
Whether or not your heel pain has to do with gout, it’s worth a try to find out the exact cause of the problem. If the pain persists (doesn’t improve more than 1-2 days or last longer than a week), see a doctor!
