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Can u have gout in the upper back part of heel?
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Yes: Gout can occur in the achilles tendon.
Answered 9/30/2020
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In short - yes: It is rather unusual to have it only there, but the tophaceous gout is noted there on occasion. However, other diagnoses could need to be ruled out, especially in the younger sexually active males, such as reiter's, psoriatic arthritis, etc.
Answered 8/21/2015
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