Does anyone know anything about gout - can it make your stomach stick out a lot?

Answer 1

Gout is a form of arthritis (an inflammation of the joints) that causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth and swelling (inflammation) in some joints. It usually affects one joint at a time.

The large toe is most often affected, but gout also can affect other joints in the leg (knee, ankle, and foot) and, less often, joints in the arm (hand, wrist, and elbow). The fingers are rarely involved and the spine is almost never affected.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Gout does not affect your stomach sticking out.. it is a build up of uric acid in the joints, usually in the toes. It also affects men more often than women. It is considered a form of arthritis.

Answer 4

Not likely. Gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid in a joint, usually the big toe. The first day, it is uncomfortable, and feels like you stubbed your toe. The next day, it is swollen, and so painful walking is almost impossible. A strong anti-inflammatory like indomethacin will be prescribed, and it will go down. In some cases, the acid crystals in the joints do not flush out, and have to be scraped out in a minor surgery. Crystals can deposit in soft tissue, causing irritation and redness.

Answer 5

no, it is a joint inflammation disorder,associated with arthritis.
easily cured by medication and a change of diet,consuming copius amounts of alcohol will only contribute to its arrival.
regards LF

Answer 6

go to webmd and do a search for gout

But if your experiencing like a lump just under your the center of your ribs you may have a hernia.

Answer 7

Gout doesn't do that.

Answer 8

check this out.
www.goutcare.co.uk