A 55-year-old male presents to the clinic with sudden onset…
A 55-year-old male presents to the clinic with sudden onset of severe pain, redness, and swelling in his right big toe. He reports that the pain began overnight and is so intense that even a bedsheet touching his foot causes discomfort. His medical history includes hypertension and obesity. He admits to frequent alcohol consumption and a recent diet high in red meat and seafood.