What Is Gouty Arthritis

July 22, 2008 · Filed Under Health Education · Comment 

Gouty arthritis, or gout, is a form of arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited on the cartilage surrounding a joint, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Gouty arthritis usually occurs in one joint and is most often seen in the big toe, although it also occurs in the knee, ankle, elbow, wrist Read more