Download or read book Coping With Gout written by Christine Craggs-Hinton and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gout is a type of acute arthritis characterized by severe pain and inflammation in the joint(s) and soft tissues affected. When it is not treated attacks can become more frequent and painful and long-term damage can ensue.