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Gout

CONDITIONS

Gout is sudden, intensely painful joint inflammation caused by urate crystal build-up, classically in the big toe.

EXPLORE

Gout is sudden, intensely painful joint inflammation caused by urate crystal build-up, classically in the big toe. At Omnia Lifestyle in Chiswick we support it alongside GP care with acupuncture, physiotherapy and nutrition guidance.

Common symptoms

  • Sudden severe joint pain, often overnight
  • A hot, red, swollen joint
  • Extreme touch sensitivity — even a bedsheet hurts
  • Shiny, stretched skin over the joint
  • Classic big toe involvement
  • Attacks becoming more frequent over time
  • Links to alcohol and rich food patterns

How we support gout in Chiswick

Alongside your GP's diagnosis and medication, your plan typically draws on acupuncture for pain, gentle physiotherapy between flares, and nutrition guidance to address the lifestyle drivers. Blood testing tracks uric acid over time, and lymphatic drainage supports comfort. Everything is chosen after a proper assessment at our clinic in Chiswick, West London.

A hot swollen joint with high fever needs urgent care to rule out septic arthritis. A first-ever attack should be diagnosed by your GP with a uric acid blood test before treatment.

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