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Gout symptoms

Sudden, intensely painful swelling of a single joint — often the big toe — is classic gout. A provider can prescribe treatment for the flare and long-term uric acid control online.

Also called: gout in big toe · uric acid · gout attack

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

  • Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
  • High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
  • Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
  • Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

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Gout

Gout is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of gout symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

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