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61 yr old female suffering from swollen and painful foot. have arthritis and bursitis of hip..what can this be from?

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Gout, pseudogout ?: Gout or pseudogout are the most likely possibilities. Gout is caused by too much uric acid. Pseudogout is caused by a type of calcium crystal. This problem is not related to your hip bursitis.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Impossible to know: This is impossible to answer without an exam. See your doctor asap.

Answered 9/28/2016

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