Gout frequently involves the joint of the big toe. However, it can affect small joints like those in the finger, as well as large joints, such as the knee and hip. Bursae. Located throughout the body, these thin, slippery sacs with just a slight amount of fluid in them act as cushions between bones and soft tissues.
What are the symptoms of gout in the hip?
Signs and symptoms of gout include:
- severe pain in one or more joints.
- the joint feeling hot and very tender.
- swelling in and around the affected joint.
- red, shiny skin over the affected joint.
Can you get gout in your back or hip?
“Gout can travel to almost any joint over time,” says Dr. Fields. “If someone has untreated gout for 10 to 20 years, it is not rare to get it in their fingers, wrists, cervical and lumbar joints, and even occasionally the elbows. The only place it is really rare to get gout is in the hip.”
