Where does early gout begin?

In women, gout usually begins in the feet. First, the feet, especially the big toe joint, are the most common initial site for gout. This is because urate crystals tend to deposit in this area. When uric acid levels in women rise to a certain saturation level, urate crystals may precipitate and deposit in the joints and surrounding tissues. Secondly, the big toe joint is relatively active, and the pressure it bears during daily walking and exercise is relatively large, which makes this part more vulnerable to damage and creates conditions for urate crystal deposition. Moreover, the foot is at the end of the limb, and the blood circulation is relatively poor, and urate crystals are more likely to accumulate here. once urate crystals trigger inflammation, it can lead to typical gout symptoms such as joint redness, pain, and fever. In addition, women may initially ignore minor discomfort in the feet, thinking it is just ordinary fatigue or injury, and fail to recognize and pay attention to early signs of gout. As the disease progresses, gout may gradually affect other joints, such as ankles and knees. When the foot has unexplained pain, redness and other symptoms, should seek medical attention in time, relevant examination and diagnosis, so as to take effective treatment measures as soon as possible, control the disease progression, reduce gout damage to the body. At the same time, women should also pay attention to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, weight control, etc., to reduce the risk of gout.