Allied Symptoms
Some patients may experience additional symptoms that are not strictly associated with gout. They include :-
- A nauseous feeling – This symptom is associated with many diseases and body conditions. It usually develops secondary to fatigue and lack of energy in the body.
- Loss of appetite – Nausea and vomiting can cause loss of appetite. It is especially true in patients with chronic gout that has not been diagnosed and treated timely.
- A slight fever – Fever is usually a response of the body due to an active inflammation in the joints or other body organs affected by the gout. It is typically mild and can be easily controlled with over the counter fever subsiding medications such as NSAIDs and Ibrupfen. However, you should consult your doctor if your fever is not subsiding or tend to rise after a few days.
Usually, these allied symptoms arise either just as the severe pain and inflammation begins to subside or right before an acute gout attack, signaling its onset. These are not too common, but you should report them to your doctor. The associated symptoms and signs of gout highlight the fact that this joint condition can be tricky to diagnose.