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I have a swollen athritic toe , 7 yrs...my doc claims its not gout...should i still obtain a muric acid test?
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Seek a 2nd opinion: I recommend seeking a 2nd opinion.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Uric acid but more: How old are you? Which toe is it? Which joint in the toe? Gout can cause a chronic swollen toe but early it is episodic. More commonly would be osteoarthritis of the large toe at the bunion site. X- rays, lab tests including uric acid (not muric acid) along with the physicial examination and history will help to clarify the diagnosis.
Answered 5/9/2012
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