COVID-19 Vaccines and Gout: What to Know About a Link - Healthline

6/9/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Olga Askinazi, PhD
by Olga Askinazi, PhD
If you have gout, you may have heard that some people avoid COVID-19 vaccination because they are worried it may cause gout to flare up.
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes pain and swelling in your joints, usually in your feet. It often affects one joint at a time, most commonly your big toes. Gout is caused by a buildup of uri… [+5029 chars]
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