Gout – Diagnosis

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Diagnosis of gout is based on atypical symptoms and signs of acute onset of joint pain. This is followed by a thorough examination by your doctor. In some cases, your doctor could order blood tests and x-rays. In some instances, your doctor could take some fluid out of your joint to look for any uric acid crystals under the microscope. In some cases, it might be important to make sure that there’s no infection in the joint.