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Pseudogout

Pseudogout

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A condition that mimics the inflammatory arthritis similar to that caused by gout, resulting in pain, redness, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints such as ankle or toe.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Arthritis

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Symptoms

Joint swelling
Joint pains
Knee pain
Knee swelling
Joint pain, same on both sides
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