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Symptoms develop suddenly and usually involve only one or a few joints. The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected.
The pain frequently starts during the night and is often described as throbbing, crushing, or excruciating. The joint appears infected with signs of warmth, redness, and tenderness.
The attacks of painful joints may go away in several days, but may return from time to time. Additional attacks usually last long. Some people may progress to chronic gouty arthritis, while others may have no further attacks.
Specific symptoms include:
Tests that may be done include:
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