Description
Pseudogout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden swelling of one or several joints. This event may last for days or weeks. Pseudogout usually occurs in older adults and most commonly affects the knee.
Like gout, pseudogout causes sudden, severe pain in the joint, triggered by crystals in the lining of the joints. But unlike gout, which usually affects the big toe joint, pseudogout usually affects the large joints of extremities. Pseudogout is caused by a type of crystal.
Symptom
Pseudogout most commonly affects the knee. Other joints that may be involved include the ankles, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders.
If someone is suffering from pseudogout, most likely experience symptoms as follows:
- The swelling in the affected joint or joints
- The heat on the affected areas
- Pain in joints
Treatment
Pseudogout Treatment aims to reduce pain and swelling.
Pseudogout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden swelling of one or several joints. This event may last for days or weeks. Pseudogout usually occurs in older adults and most commonly affects the knee.
Like gout, pseudogout causes sudden, severe pain in the joint, triggered by crystals in the lining of the joints. But unlike gout, which usually affects the big toe joint, pseudogout usually affects the large joints of extremities. Pseudogout is caused by a type of crystal.
Symptom
Pseudogout most commonly affects the knee. Other joints that may be involved include the ankles, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders.
If someone is suffering from pseudogout, most likely experience symptoms as follows:
- The swelling in the affected joint or joints
- The heat on the affected areas
- Pain in joints
Treatment
Pseudogout Treatment aims to reduce pain and swelling.
