Videos of Dr Ziad Farah

All about gout: FAQs answered by an expert.

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Gout is a type of arthritis that appears when there is a build-up of uric acid in the blood which causes joint swelling. In this online interview, leading consultant rheumatologist Dr Ziad Farah clearly explains what gout is, who is at risk and what the signs are. The London-based consultant also clarifies why gout is more likely to strike during the night and other common questions. 0:00 What is gout? 0:23 Who is at risk of gout? 0:54 Why does it occur? 1:51 What are the signs/ symptoms of gout? 2:46 Why does gout cause more pain at night? 3:29 What else triggers gout attacks? 4:26 Can gout be cured? 5:30 How can you measure the amount of uric acid in your blood? If you are concerned that you might be suffering from gout, or any other rheumatic disease, you can book a consultation with Dr Farah by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/z... ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh