Pseudogout
Pseudogout is an acute, inflammatory form of arthritis that usually involves the large joints of the body. Pseudogout, like gout, involves deposits of crystals in and around the joints. It is usually characterised by acute attacks, but often the disease may progress without the attacks. It is more common in people under 50 and less common with increasing age.
Which parts of my body are involved?
Your large joints (most often, the knee, shoulder and ankle). Rarely the small joints. The hip joint can be affected.
What are the symptoms of pseudogout?
You may experience:
Acute attacks of swelling and pain in one or more of the joints;
Joints involved most often are the knee (50% of the time), ankle, wrist and shoulder;
Attacks may last for two or more days;
Freedom from pain or less severe pain between attacks;
Limitation of motion of a joint;
Fever.
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