Conditions A-Z

Gout Kiswahili: jongo

From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis.

Usual symptoms

  • Swelling somewhere on the body
  • Joint pain
  • Red patches of skin
  • Joint effusion

Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.

Who to see

  • A doctor for joints

Related health checks

Pain check · Back, neck and joint warning signs

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