Joint Inflammation and Numbness

Joint inflammation and numbness are classic signs of gout, but they are also symptoms of other conditions.
Left untreated, gout can lead to other painful conditions, most common of which is kidney stones.
But how do you know if you really have gout?
How do you know that your treatment is making you better, and avoid problems with side effects?
It is these complexities that make me recommend that you should always see a doctor about your gout, preferably a rheumatologist.

Gout related conditions

Joint inflammation and numbness is often due to different forms of arthritis, of which gout is only one. You can read about other arthritis types at Joint-Pain-Forum.com

Other conditions that often exist with gout include heart disease and hypertension. This is probably not a direct link, but more likely to be a consequence of poor diet.

Finally, there are several neurological conditions related to gout. Some neurological problems are a direct result of gout. Others are related to drug side effects. Personally, I have experienced back pain that I am certain was caused by prolonged limping, causing me to alter my posture. There is a lot of medical information about neurology and gout at AskTheNeurologist.com

As you can see, gout is a complicated disease.If you experience joint inflammation, numbness or tingling, see a rheumatologist to get the right diagnosis, and the right treatment.

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