13/03/2026Dr Joel DavidRheumatologyUnderstanding gout: causes and risk factorsGout is a type of arthritis that affects millions of people in the UK. It often causes sudden, painful gout flare-ups, usually in the joints of the big toe. While it may seem like an isolated problem,...More articles from this doctor
12/11/2025Dr Israa Al-ShakarchiRheumatologyManaging gout: An overviewGout is a common form of arthritis that causes sudden, intense pain, redness and swelling in the joints. It most often affects the big toe but can also occur in the ankles, knees, wrists and fingers.More articles from this doctor
21/05/2025Dr Adrian PendletonPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation and RheumatologyUnderstanding gout: causes, diagnosis, and treatmentGout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that is known for causing sharp pain in the joints. In this article by a consultant rheumatologist, the causes and treatment of gout are explained.More articles from this doctor
08/04/2025Professor Hasan TahirRheumatologyUnderstanding and managing goutGout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterised by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joints, most often the big toe. These attacks, called gout flares...More articles from this doctor
02/04/2025Professor Hasan TahirRheumatologyAll about goutGout is a specific type of arthritis that is characterised by sharp pain. In this article by a consultant rheumatologist, the causes and treatment of gout are explained.More articles from this doctor
13/01/2025Dr Catherine MathewsRheumatologyHow is gout managed?Here, Dr Catherine Mathews, a highly experienced consultant rheumatologist, discusses gout and the management of the condition at length.
31/10/2024Dr Jeeu SzeRheumatologyGout: all you need to knowGout is a common and often painful form of arthritis that affects millions worldwide, particularly impacting middle-aged and older adults. Characterised by sudden, intense joint pain, swelling, and re...
23/09/2024Written by Top DoctorsSilent agony: How gout sneaks up on you and what to do about itHere, Dr Hugh Jones, a revered consultant rheumatologist, shares his expert insights about all things gout flare-ups.
07/06/2024Mr Haroon MajeedOrthopaedic SurgeryHallux rigidus in-depthMr Haroon Majeed, leading consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon in Greater Manchester and Wilmslow, provides a detailed insight to hallux rigidus, also known as big toe arthritis.
02/05/2024Mr Amit KotechaOrthopaedic SurgeryKnee pain and its causesLeading consultant orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon Mr Amit Kotecha explores the various causes of knee pain and how they can be diagnosed and managed.More articles from this doctor