Gout may also associated with kidney stones

Gout is a form of arthritis that affects the big toe, other peripheral joints, tendons and kidneys. The first sign of an attack of gout is acute needle-like pain caused from uric acid crystals poking into the surrounding tissues which turns the joint bright red. Generalized fever may result.

Ninety percent of gout cases occur in overweight people over the age of 35 to 40. Gout, often called "rich people's disease", usually runs in the family. It may also be associated with improper digestion, toxic bowels, kidney stones, athlerosclerosis, overeating of rich and fatty foods, drinking too much alcohol, crash diets, stress, certain medications.

Most cases of gout can be treated with diet alone.
Do not add extra salt to food at this time.
Drink lots of distilled water. Eat high potassium foods to put acid crystals back into solution so they can be eliminated.
Reduce sugars, rich gravies, caffeine, fried foods and saturated fats.
Start a weight loss program.
Apply plantain, ginger, and wintergreen oil to the inflamed area to help alleviate pain.

Doing everything you can to support the healthy function of your blood cleaners -- the liver and kidneys. The better they are working, the better they can clean your blood of uric acid and toxins.