Painful Swollen Joint
28-year-old male has acute onset pain, warmth, and swelling of the great toe after a heavy meal and alcohol.
VITALS: Stable
❓ Most likely diagnosis?
Clinical Analysis
Diagnosis: Gout
Key Insight
Acute monoarthritis in the great toe triggered by diet/alcohol strongly suggests gout (podagra).
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