Pseudogout is so named for its similarity to
gout. Like
gout,
pseudogout causes sudden, severe
pain in a
joint, triggered by crystals in the
joint lining.
Full article >>>PseudogoutDefinition:
Pseudogout is a
joint disease that may include intermittent attacks of
arthritis.
Full article >>>Pseudogout is a form of
arthritis triggered by deposits of
calcium crystals (
calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate) in the
joints. It is also called
calcium pyrophosphate deposition
disease (CPPD).
Full article >>>Pseudogout is most common in elderly individuals and is more common in males than in females. The risk of
pseudogout is increased in individuals who have
joint problems from other conditions, such as
rheumatoid arthritis.
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Full article >>>Pseudogout is caused by the collection of
calcium pyrophosphate crystals in
joints. There may be attacks of
joint swelling and
pain in the knees, wrists, ankles, and other
joints.
Full article >>>CHONDROCALCINOSIS -
Pseudogout;
chronic recurrent
arthritis clinically similar to
gout; features include
calcification of
cartilage.
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Full article >>>Large numbers of white
blood cells may indicate
gout,
pseudogout, inflammatory forms of
arthritis (such as
rheumatoid arthritis),
psoriatic arthritis,
trauma, or
infection.
Presence of crystals.
Uric acid crystals in the
joint indicate
gout.
Full article >>>(Other Names:
Gout, Podagra, Calcific peri
arthritis,
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition
disease (CPPD),
Pseudogout) ...
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Full article >>>When
joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth,
swelling, redness and
pain. There are over 100 types of
arthritis. (see
osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis,
ankylosing spondylitis,
psoriatic arthritis,
lupus,
gout,
pseudogout).
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