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Gout Symptom Tracker

Dr. Rao Khurram Ayoub

Medically reviewed by Dr. Rao Khurram Ayoub, RPh, PhD (Pharmaceutics)

Written by Dr. Muhammad Imran, M.Phil, PharmD, BSc

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Gout Symptom Tracker

🦴 Gout Symptom Tracker

Track your symptoms, identify triggers, and manage your gout effectively

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How to use Gout Symptom Tracker
Here is a quick, simple guide on how to use your Gout Symptom Tracker:
 
1. Save & Open
  • Save the HTML code as a file on your device (e.g., gout-tracker.html).
  • Double-click the file to open it in your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc.). No internet connection is needed to use it.
 
2. Log a Flare (Left Panel)
  • Date & Time: Set when the pain started.
  • Pain Level: Click the numbers 1 through 10 to rate your pain (color-coded from green to red).
  • Joints & Triggers: Select the hurting joint(s) and check any suspected triggers (e.g., alcohol, red meat, stress).
  • Details: Add your latest uric acid reading, medications taken, and any extra notes.
  • Click 💾 Save Entry.
 
3. Review Your History (Right Panel)
  • Stats Dashboard: Instantly see your total logged days, average pain level, and latest uric acid score.
  • Filter: Use the dropdown menus to sort your history by “High Pain” or specific joints to spot patterns.
 
4. Protect & Share Your Data (Important!)
  • ⚠️ Backup: Always click 📥 Export Data to download a backup file to your computer. (Since data is saved in your browser, clearing your cache will delete it!).
  • 🖨️ Print: Click the Print button to generate a clean, easy-to-read PDF report to hand to your doctor or rheumatologist at your next visit.

References & Evidence Base

This Gout Symptom Tracker is based on recommendations from leading medical organizations and peer-reviewed research:

  1. FitzGerald JD, Dalbeth N, Motteram S, et al. 2020 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Gout. Arthritis Care Res. 2020;72(6):744-760.
  2. Arthritis Foundation. Gout Management: Tracking Symptoms and Triggers. Available at: arthritis.org/diseases/gout
  3. National Kidney Foundation. Understanding Gout and Uric Acid. Available at: kidney.org/atoz/content/gout
  4. Choi HK, Atkinson K, Karlson EW, et al. Purine-rich foods, dairy and protein intake, and the risk of gout in men. N Engl J Med. 2004;350(11):1093-1103.
  5. Neogi T, Jansen TL, Dalbeth N, et al. 2015 Gout classification criteria: an American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism collaborative initiative. Ann Rheum Dis. 2015;74(10):1789-1798.
  6. Zhang W, Doherty M, Bardin T, et al. EULAR evidence based recommendations for the management of gout. Part II: Management of chronic gout. Ann Rheum Dis. 2006;65(10):1312-1324.
  7. Dalbeth N, Merriman TR, Stamp LK. Gout. Lancet. 2016;388(10055):2039-2052.
  8. Choi HK, Liu S, Curhan G. Alcohol intake and risk of incident gout in men: a prospective study. Lancet. 2004;363(9419):1277-1281.
  9. Rai SK, Choi HK, Curhan GC. Fluid intake and the risk of incident gout among women: a prospective study. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017;69(2):383-389.
  10. Hawker GA, Mian S, Kendzerska T, French M. Measures of adult pain: Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS Pain), Numeric Rating Scale for Pain (NRS Pain), McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), Chronic Pain Grade Scale (CPGS), Short Form-36 Bodily Pain Scale (SF-36 BPS), and Measure of Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain (ICOAP). Arthritis Care Res. 2011;63(S11):S240-S252.

Last updated: 28 June 2026 | These references support the features and recommendations provided in this tracker but do not constitute medical advice.