Gout typically affects the big toe but can also develop in other joints—including the hands and fingers. This article ...

where the thumb joint meets the hand bones. It connects to the CMC joint. A gout attack in the thumb can be extremely painful because of how often you use your thumbs, from turning doorknobs to ...

High uric acid causes painful gout diseases like kidney stones. Recognising early symptoms can be a preventive measure against that. Tap to read top warning signs on hands.