What are the signs and symptoms of gout at the first onset?
Gout is a disease caused by too much uric acid in the body. When patients are on a high-purine diet, strenuous exercise, etc., they may develop prodromal symptoms of joint pain, such as ankle joint swelling, elevated skin temperature, and subcutaneous tissue edema.
1. Signs of joint pain
1. Ankle joint swelling: If the patient’s foot is hit by an external force or stands for a long time, the soft tissue around the ankle joint may be damaged, resulting in local congestion and edema. At this time, it is recommended that patients can relieve themselves through massage, and at the same time, they can also use hot compresses to promote blood circulation, which can also achieve the purpose of reducing swelling to a certain extent.
2. Increased skin temperature: If you often eat high-purine foods in daily life, it will cause the level of uric acid in the body to continue to rise, and even induce the occurrence of gout. As the disease progresses, it will also affect the metabolic function of the kidneys, causing a large amount of urate crystals to be deposited in the joints, forming tophi, accompanied by obvious tenderness.
3. Subcutaneous tissue edema: If the patient does not pay attention to a reasonable diet, drinks a lot of alcohol for a long time, or eats too many high-purine foods, the risk of gout will increase. Moreover, the disease is a chronic disease and usually cannot be completely cured but can only control the progression of the disease. If not treated in time, it may affect normal work and life, and in severe cases, may even endanger life and health.
2. Other signs
In addition, some patients may also present with such as fatigue,fever, and palpitations symptoms . It is recommended that patients need timely medical examination and treatment to avoid delaying the condition.
