Gout: Abrupt onset of a red, hot, swollen, painful joint, most often in big toe, but less frequently in the foot, ankle, knee, wrist, elbow or finger; usually confined to just one joint in early ...

Gout flares are unexpected ... Elevate Your Foot. If your toe or foot is swollen and painful, raising it with pillows so it’s higher than your chest may help reduce swelling. Cut Your Sock. Cut the ...