The Egyptian Society for Blood Transfusion Services
The feeling of pain in the heel of the foot is a common occurrence, and some may think that it is the result of standing on the foot for a long time, but in fact it is an attack of gout disease. It is common that it appears in the big toe, but it has other places that attack it, which is the heel of the foot.
What is gout disease..
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the body. Excess uric acid can form a substance called urate crystals. When these crystals affect a joint, such as the heel, it may result in sudden and severe symptoms.
Symptoms of gout..
- pain.
swelling
tenderness with pressure
- redness