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FAQ about Pseudogout
This FAQ explains pseudogout in clear, practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment usually involves, and what people can expect over time. It also…
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Prevention of Pseudogout
Pseudogout, also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, cannot be completely prevented in every case. The reason is that some of the major influences on its development are internal and not fully controllable, including age-related…
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Treatment for Pseudogout
The treatment of pseudogout uses anti-inflammatory medications, joint aspiration, and longer-term management of contributing metabolic problems to reduce crystal-driven inflammation in the affected joint. Pseudogout, also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is caused…
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Diagnosis of Pseudogout
Pseudogout, also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is diagnosed by combining clinical assessment with targeted testing, most importantly examination of joint fluid for calcium pyrophosphate crystals. The condition can resemble gout, septic arthritis,…
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Causes of Pseudogout
Pseudogout is caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in and around the joints, where they provoke inflammation. The condition develops when the normal chemistry of cartilage and joint fluid is disrupted enough…
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Symptoms of Pseudogout
What are the symptoms of Pseudogout? The condition most often causes a sudden attack of joint pain, swelling, warmth, and reduced movement, usually in one large joint such as the knee or wrist. These…
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Prevention of Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a benign pituitary adenoma that produces excess prolactin. In most cases, it cannot be fully prevented in the same way that some infectious or nutrient-related diseases can. Its development often begins with…