"Is Painful, Red, and Swollen Feet a Sign of Gout?"

There are various reasons for patients to experience foot pain, redness, and swelling, and gout is not necessarily the cause. Common conditions that can lead to these symptoms include trauma, infection, rheumatoid arthritis, and other disease factors.

Scenarios Not Related to Gout

1. Trauma: If a patient's foot is impacted or sprained by external force, it may result in local soft tissue damage or even fracture, leading to the aforementioned symptoms.

2. Infection: If the patient's foot skin is broken and not promptly disinfected, it may lead to bacterial infection. At this time, due to inflammatory stimulation, the symptoms of foot pain, redness, and swelling may manifest.

3. Rheumatoid Arthritis: A chronic systemic autoimmune disease with an unclear etiology, it primarily manifests as erosive arthritis. Its onset may be related to genetic and environmental factors. In the early stages, it typically presents with morning stiffness, symmetrical joint swelling, pain, and significant discomfort. As the disease progresses, it may also lead to limited mobility.

Scenarios That May Indicate Gout

Gout is primarily a disease caused by excessively high blood uric acid levels, typically resulting in severe pain in the joints and potentially affecting multiple organs such as the kidneys. Therefore, when a patient has hyperuricemia, it may also trigger gout, leading to foot pain, redness, and swelling. It is recommended that patients take precautions to stay warm and avoid exposure to cold, ensure adequate rest to prevent overexertion. Additionally, dietary improvements should be made to avoid purine-rich foods like seafood or animal viscera, which may hinder recovery.