Gout is one of the characteristic joint-related diseases associated with the body's metabolism of uric acid. Currently, the prevalence of this disease is gradually increasing and trending towards affecting younger individuals. So, what are the signs of gout that help detect it early for effective treatment? Overview of Gout and its Severity Gout, also known as "goutte" in French, and "thống phong" in Chinese, is a form of joint inflammation that causes redness and swelling, leading to severe, sudden pain in specific joints, especially the big toe, ankle, wrist, and hand. This condition is related to the metabolic process of