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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.
Gout Signs & Symptoms. Gout attacks usually strike suddenly, at night, and without any warning. During the attack, the affected joint becomes hot, red, swollen, and extremely tender. The feeling has been described as having a fiery volcano in your toe. Gout may be best known for causing severe pain in the big toe.