Pseudogout is a joint disease that can cause attacks of arthritis. Like with gout, crystals form in the joints. But in pseudogout, the crystals are not formed from uric acid,but formed from Ca Pyrophosphate Causes collection of salt called calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) Pseudogout mainly affects the elderly However, it can sometimes affect younger patients who have conditions such as: Acromegaly,Hemochromatosis, Ochronosis,Parathyroid disease,Thyroid disease Treatment may involve removing fluid to relieve pressure in the joint. A needle is placed into the joint and fluid is removed (aspirated) Steroid injections may help treat severely swollen joints. Oral steroids are sometimes used when many joints are swollen. (NSAIDS) may help ease painful attacks. Colchicine may be useful in some people.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 09:48:02 +0000
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