Q & A

I have had an ache in the joint at the base of my right big toe for ages. Mostly when I walk. I've been told it could be gout. Is this likely and is there anything I can do about it?While gout does often affect this joint in particular it is unlikely, from the symptoms you describe, that gout is the cause of your problems. Gout occurs where there is a build up of uric acid in the bloodstream and tissues, which can then come out of solution and form crystals. These crystals are then deposited in ...