Gout

Gout

1. Ddx of painful joint

2. anatomy of synovial joint

3. Risk factors

   • Pathogenesis
     • Clinical presentation
       • Classification
         • Stages
           • management
             • acute
               • drug used:
                 • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Colchicine//Corticosteroids/// Analgesics
             • long
               • Drink alcohol sensibly Avoid dehydration Dietary intervention - reduction of purine-based foods Weight reductionTake regular exercise Stop smoking

4. gout vs pseudo gout

5. +ve findings in PE

   • Investigations
     • Arthrocentesis with synovial fluid analysis

6. Uric acid

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