Sudden, intense joint pain, often in the big toe
Joint swelling
Joint redness
Joint warmth
Tenderness so severe that even light touch hurts
Pain that starts at night or early morning
Limited range of motion in the affected joint
Recurrent flare-ups
Pain in other joints such as ankles, knees, wrists, or fingers
Presence of hard lumps under the skin called tophi
History of high uric acid levels
History of kidney stones
Recent trigger such as alcohol, red meat, seafood, dehydration, or certain medications
Diagnosis confirmed by a doctor through joint fluid testing or blood tests