Pseudogout Symptoms
- Pseudogout (CPPD)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
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). This disease can cause short-term or long-term joint swelling, most frequently in the knee, wrist, shoulder, ankle, elbow or hand. As the name suggests, this condition can appear similar to gout, another arthritic condition caused by another type of crystal that commonly causes the sudden pain...
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Pseudogout
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pseudogout is a joint disease that can cause attacks of arthritis. Like gout, the condition involves the formation of crystals in the joints. But in... Read more »
Osteoarthritis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Inside a joint, a tissue called cartilage cushions the joint and prevents the bones from rubbing against each other.... Read more »
Gout: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The first step in diagnosing the disease is to determine which joints are affected. A physical examination and medical history can help confirm or... Read more »
Hyperparathyroidism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment depends upon the severity and cause of the condition. If you have mildly increased calcium levels due to primary hyperparathyroidism and no... Read more »
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Parathyroid-related hypercalcemia; Hyperparathyroidism - primaryTreatmentTreatment depends upon the severity and cause of the condition.If you have... Read more »
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