The most frequent signs of gout mimic other forms of arthritis, though the symptoms are usually limited to a specific joint. Common symptoms of gout include the following:
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hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the body)
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presence of uric acid crystals in joint fluid
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more than one attack of acute arthritis
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arthritis that develops in a day, producing a swollen, red, and warm joint
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attack of arthritis in only one joint (typically the toe, ankle, or knee)
This information has been adapted from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
