The Government is being told it should do more for the 120,000 New Zealanders who live with gout.
Experts are gathering in Auckland on Monday to discuss causes, and the latest advancements in treatment.
Arthritis New Zealand chief Sandra Kirby says the condition should be taken more seriously, and should feature in key health funding targets.
"One of the issues for all sorts of arthritis is it's not a health priority and yet it's the leading cause of disability."
Arthritis New Zealand chief Sandra Kirby says the latest advances in treatment mean gout can often be easily managed.