My Partner hurt his big toe 2 months ago and it has a huge lump on it. He hurt his elbow 10 days a go and his elbow has a bit long lump on it. I told him he should see the doctor but says its fine as he has acid between the joints and has caused this??
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You haven't mentioned your partners age and proper medical history. As per your information, the deposition of sharp acid crystals (uric acid) in joints, often in the big toe is the possibility of the condition called gout, deposits of uric acid (called tofu) which look like lumps under the skin. It affects many joints including elbow. It is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. People who are more likely to have gout if