And while historically gout was associated with the big toe, the condition is becoming more common in other placesjoints like the hands, foot, or ankle. Diagnosing ankle symptoms isn’t always easy.

Gout frequently develops in the joint at the base of the big toe — one of the metatarsophalangeal joints. But it can also develop elsewhere at the front of the foot or in the ankles, knees ...

Gout is a condition in which uric acid builds up in a person’s joints. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), it commonly occurs in the joint of the big toe.