Severe Sensitivity
When suffering from a gout attack, sensitivity takes on a distinct quality compared to regular pain. As previously mentioned, excruciating joint pain is a defining feature of a gout attack. Sensitivity, on the other hand, primarily affects the outer area of the joint. For instance, individuals enduring a gout flare-up may find it unbearable to have a blanket resting against their knee as it can intensify the pain they experience.
Signs of Worsening Gout: Chronic Aches
When chronic aches and pains persist in the joints for weeks or even months after a gout attack, it may indicate that the condition is worsening. These persistent dull aches, although not as intense as a flare-up, can have a significant negative impact on an individual’s overall quality of life. In fact, they may even signify long-term damage caused by gout.