Do I Have Gout? How to Know and What You Can Do About It

Do I Have Gout? How to Know and What You Can Do About It

A red, swollen, intensely painful joint — especially if even a light bedsheet hurts — could be a sign of gout, one of the most painful forms of arthritis. Often misunderstood, gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystal buildup in the joints....
Gout or Something Worse? Don’t Miss This Hidden Diagnosis!

Gout or Something Worse? Don’t Miss This Hidden Diagnosis!

If you’ve ever been told your joint pain is “just gout,” it may be time to take a closer look. In this post, Dr. Siddharth Tambar of Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine walks us through a real case where a presumed gout diagnosis turned out...
Do I Have Psoriatic Arthritis? 7 Key Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Do I Have Psoriatic Arthritis? 7 Key Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

If you have joint pain, stiffness, or swelling—and you or a family member has psoriasis—you might be dealing with psoriatic arthritis. Early detection is crucial, as untreated cases can lead to permanent joint damage. In this blog, we will share how to recognize the...