Educational information — not medical advice.

FlareGuard does not diagnose, treat or provide individualized medical advice through this website. Gout-like symptoms can have other causes, including conditions that may require urgent care.

When to seek care

If you have fever, feel seriously ill, have rapidly worsening redness or swelling, have an open wound near the joint, or are unsure whether symptoms are gout, seek medical evaluation.

Medication

Do not start, stop or change prescription medication based on this website.