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Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is gout / pseudogout?
Gout and pseudogout are diseases caused by inflammation and crystal accumulation in the joints. Gout results from uric acid crystals, while pseudogout stems from calcium pyrophosphate crystals. Both are marked by sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints. Gout attacks can be triggered by eating purine-rich foods like seafood, alcohol, and red meat, while pseudogout may be due to joint injury, surgery, or immune issues.
Symptoms of gout / pseudogout
Toe pain
Joints are red, swollen or hot
Redness in the affected area
Hands and feet feel hot
Joints feel warm
History of high uric acid in blood test
History of gout
Joint pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for gout / pseudogout
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose gout / pseudogout
Do you have pain in the toe(s)?
Do you have joint redness, swelling or warmth?
Is the affected area red?
Do your hands or feet feel hot?
Are your joints hot to touch?
Treatment for gout / pseudogout
Treatment varies between gout and pseudogout. For gout, doctors may suggest medication to lower uric acid levels and dietary changes. In both cases, anti-inflammatory oral and injected medications can be helpful.
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Primary Care Physician)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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