If you have gout , you know the signs that a flare-up is on the way. There's nothing you can do to stop an attack once it starts, but you can ease some of the symptoms at home. Warning Signs of a Gout Flare-Ups Some people with gout, also known as gouty arthritis, say an attack begins with a burning, itching, or tingling feeling in a joint maybe an hour or two before the flare-up starts. The joint may feel a little stiff or a bit sore. Not long after, the telltale signs of gout begin. If you get repeated attacks, you'll learn your body's signals that one is about to begin. Sometimes, people with gout have no early signs that a flare is about to start. They may just wake up in the middle of the night with a very painful joint. When the flare starts, most people have redness, swelling, and severe pain, usually in one joint . The most common place for gout is the base of the big toe, but it can happen in other joints such as the elbow, knee, wrist, ankle, and inst
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