Have you ever woken up with a joint that’s suddenly so painful you can barely move it? Gout attacks can come on quickly, causing pain, swelling, and tenderness—often in the big toe or another joint. But what causes gout? And what can you do to feel better?
On this episode of the Healthier You podcast, Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks with Dr. Sonia Nair, a board-certified rheumatologist at Kaiser Permanente, about how to manage the pain and inflammation during a gout flare, and what you can do to prevent them in the future.
Selected Podcast
Gout: How to Manage Pain and Prevent Future Attacks
Featured Speaker:
Sonia Nair, MD
Dr. Sonia Nair is a board-certified rheumatologist with Kaiser Permanente, where she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and psoriatic arthritis. Dr. Nair has been recognized multiple times as a Top Doctor by both Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine and is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology.