Musculoskeletal

Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystal buildup.

Warning Signs & Symptoms

⚠️Severe joint pain
⚠️Swelling
⚠️Redness
⚠️Heat
⚠️Limited movement

Common Causes

🔍High uric acid
🔍Purine-rich diet
🔍Alcohol
🔍Kidney problems
🔍Genetics

Diagnostic Tests

Joint fluid analysis
Blood uric acid
X-ray
Ultrasound

Treatment Options

💊NSAIDs
💊Colchicine
💊Corticosteroids
💊Allopurinol
💊Diet changes

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Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur

Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diabetes Fellowship (CMC Vellore), Oncology Fellowship (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK), DFID Certification

25+ years
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