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Signs and Symptoms of Gout. 1  hyperuricemia. 2  presence of uric acid crystals in joint fluid. 3  more than one attack of acute arthritis. 4  arthritis that develops in a day, producing a swollen, red, and warm joint. 5  attack of arthritis in only one joint, often the toe, ankle, or knee.out can progress through four stages: 1  Asymptomatic (without symptoms) hyperuricemia. 2  In this stage, a person has elevated levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia), but no other symptoms. 3  Treatment is usually not required. 4  Acute gout or acute gouty arthritis.
There's nothing you can do to stop an attack once it starts, but you can ease some of the symptoms at home. Warning Signs of a Gout Flare-Up. Some people with gout, also known as gouty arthritis, say an attack begins with a burning, itching, or tingling feeling in a joint maybe an hour or two before the flare-up starts. The joint may feel a little stiff or a bit sore. Not long after, the telltale signs of gout begin. If you get repeated attacks, you'll learn your body's signals that one is about to begin. Sometimes, people with gout have no early signs that a flare is about to start. They may just wake up in the middle of the night with a very painful joint.