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Dr Edward Roddy

Dr Edward Roddy explains what gout is, and why attacks happen. He talks about why it is important to treat gout in the long-term as well as during attacks and describes different treatment options. He also explains current theories about why gout most commonly affects the big toe joint.

  • Background

    Dr Edward Roddy is an Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust, and Clinical Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology at Keele University.

  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Dr Samantha Hider

    Dr Samantha Hider explains who gets gout, and how it should be diagnosed and monitored. She also talks about some of the other health issues that are associated with gout, and what checks may be done to look for them.

  • Background

    Dr Samantha Hider is an Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership NHS Trust, and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Rheumatology at Keele University. Her research interests include the...

  • Sex/Gender Female