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My orthopedist said my pathology report came back showing i have a disease known as pseudo gout. is this serious?

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Can be: Pseudogout is similar to gout but due to a different crystal than uric acid. It causes arthritis and needs treatment. See this site for more information. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001458/.

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Pseudo gout: Pseudo gout can cause arthritis, joint destruction and acute and chronic pain. It can affect many joints, but can be treated. Ask your orthopedist or other physician.

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