Gout Complications
The pain caused by gout can significantly hinder domestic chores, walking, and daily activities. People with gout can also develop complications that are more severe, including the following:
Tophi is a
Tophi are urate crystal deposits that form beneath the epidermis in patients with tophaceous or chronic gout. Tophi are most prevalent in the following body regions:
Hands Wrists Feet Ankles
Ears
Tophi feel like rigid bumps under the skin and cause no discomfort except during gout attacks, when there is inflammation and swelling. As tophi continue to develop, they can cause the surrounding tissues and skin of the joints to deteriorate. The tophi causes damage and ultimately joint degeneration.