Gout and pseudogout
A condition that usually affects men between the age of 30 and 60 usually caused by an unhealthy diet and lifestyle
About gout and pseudogaut
Need to know
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Symptoms of gout and pseudogout icon plus
Symptoms may include:
- severe, sudden pain in any joint but usually the big toe, fingers, wrists, elbows or knees
- red, hot and/or swollen skin over the affected joint
- the affected joint feeling very tender to the touch
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Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will speak to you about your symptoms and perform a physical examination of your joints. They may also suggest some, or all, of the following tests to confirm diagnosis:
- blood tests
- an X-ray of the affected joint
- a synovial fluid exam.
This involve taking fluid samples from a joint through a needle and examining them under a microscope for urate crystals.
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Potential treatment options icon plus
Possible treatments include:
- urate lowering drugs
- to reduce the uric acid levels in your blood
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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