Should You Use Ice or Heat for Gout Relief?

People with Gout experience pain and swelling in their joints during flare ups, especially in the big toe area. Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, causing redness, swelling and pain. Gout is a chronic condition that has recurrent flare-ups. With good treatment, symptom management and certain modifications to the lifestyle – individuals with gout can manage their symptoms and prevent complications. This article explores the Gout symptom relief options and strategies. Please visit Zenith Primary & Urgent Care Clinic for an Urgent visit or schedule a Primary care visit to discuss with our Providers. We are open Monday–Friday: 8AM–7PM and Saturday–Sunday: 8AM–4PM. We also welcome walk-in patients at our location in Marlborough, ma.