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===Management=== | ===Management=== | ||
Short-term: colchicine +/- [[NSAIDs]] and steroids | |||
Long-term: allopurinol | |||
===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== |
Revision as of 14:52, 14 April 2010
Definition
A joint disease caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
High uric acid levels.
Risk Factors
Clinical Features
Can affect any joint but classically a swollen big toe.
Investigations
Standard blood tests but mainly uric acid levels.
Management
Short-term: colchicine +/- NSAIDs and steroids Long-term: allopurinol