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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.
Turmeric for Gout. A white bowl filled with turmeric on a wooden table Photo Credit eskaylim/iStock/Getty Images. Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by the buildup of uric acid in your body, either because your body can't get rid of it effectively or because your body produces an excess amount of uric acid.A painful big toe is often the first sign of gout, but gout can affect any joint in the body.It is painful because the acid forms crystals in the joints and causes inflammation. Men over age 40 are the most commonly afflicted, but anyone can get it at any time -- particularly, if it runs in the family. painful big toe is often the first sign of gout, but gout can affect any joint in the body. It is painful because the acid forms crystals in the joints and causes inflammation. Men over age 40 are the most commonly afflicted, but anyone can get it at any time -- particularly, if it runs in the family.