“The gout symptoms such as acute swelling/pain and erythema [redness ... crystals and could settle into a cool spot like the ...

Doctors have long believed that high levels of uric acid in the blood (a condition called hyperuricemia) were the main cause ...

Examination of the patient's left foot and ankle showed ... conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, cellulitis, or nonspecific asymmetric venous swelling. The Charcot process ...

Persistent swelling or bruising after several days, visible deformity of the ankle joint, or numbness and tingling in the foot or toes all indicate potential serious injury requiring assessment.

Common reasons for foot or ankle pain include overuse, improper shoes, fractures, sprains, bunions and systemic conditions.