Gout typically occurs in the joint in the big toe. However, it also often affects the knee.
There exist more than 100 different types of arthritis and other related conditions that cause joint pain or disease. Gout is a common type of inflammatory arthritis that causes sudden and severe swelling, pain, and stiffness in a joint.
In the United States, gout affects around 2% of the population.
This article discusses symptoms of gout in the knee, what causes gout, how doctors diagnose the condition, treatments, how to prevent it, and when to contact a doctor.