Gout is a kind of arthritis that can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually the big toe. These attacks can happen over and over again if not treated. The most common sign of gout is a nighttime attack of swelling, tenderness, redness and sharp pain in your big toe. To stop a gout attack, your doctor can give you a shot of corticosteroids or prescribe a large daily dose of one or more medicines. The doses will get smaller as your symptoms go away. Relief from a gout attack often begins within 24 hours if you start treatment right away. Let us treat your Gout symptoms today and be on the road to happy, healthy feet! #podiatry #NationalWalkingMonth Located within the Charles Drew Health Center, 1323 W. Third Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 Give us a call today at (937) 288-3668 or visit our website at www.richfeet.org Source by caudill4642