Rock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH, DS, Founder and Director of the Non-surgical Foot and Ankle Service and the Heel Pain Center at HSS shared his insight with Huff Post on gout — characterized by an elevation in uric acid, known as hyperuricemia. It is a metabolic problem resulting in either overproduction of uric acid or reduced removal of uric acid from the blood. This condition often flares during the holiday season as meals and celebrations typically increase. Read the full article at huffpost.com.

Source: Huffington Post December 03, 2025 14:56 UTC