Urine, I'm Out. Before we start talking about why your pee color matters and what you can do about it, it's important to know a little bit about the urination process and what organs are involved. Blood is filtered through your kidneys, where waste, minerals, salts, sugars, and other chemical byproducts are removed.
The signs and symptoms of gout almost always occur suddenly â often at night â and without warning. They include: Intense joint pain. Gout usually affects the large joint of your big toe, but it can occur in your feet, ankles, knees, hands and wrists. The pain is likely to be most severe within the first four to 12 hours after it begins.
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) Buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint causes gouty arthritis. Symptoms and signs include joint pain, swelling, heat, and redness, typically of a single joint. Gout may be treated with diet and lifestyle changes, as well as medication. Knee Joint Picture.