Gout causes intense pain and swelling around the joints (often starting in the big toe). It is triggered by a chemical reaction, causing the deposit of urate crystals in the impacted joint.
Attacks usually occur when you have been consuming certain foods and drinks that are high in purine. It will often flare up when people drink beer or red wine and rich foods such as cheeses and red meats. Seemingly, we often see a higher incidence of gout after major events like the State of Origin or Super Bowl, where people are likely to let loose on indulgent food and drink.
As gout occurs due to an out of balance chemical reaction in the joint, it often needs specific medicine to ease the symptoms, so we recommend seeing your GP.
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If chronic recurrent attacks occur you may develop secondary osteoarthritic changes in the affected joint. This is where our team of podiatrists can help you manage that painful joint.
Many causes of lower leg pain are not serious and something that our podiatrists can address and treat. If you’re experiencing regular lower leg pain, then we recommend seeking medical advice from one of our Brisbane podiatrists or a GP.
