Pseudogout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden, painful swelling in one or more of your joints. These episodes can last for days or weeks. The most commonly affected joint is the knee.
Joint pain
Recurrent
Rapidly developing
Knees
At hip, In fingers, Elbows, At wrist, Shoulder pain that doesn't radiate
Moves from one joint to the other, Both sides of the body
common
Enlarged knee joint
In both knees
With redness
common
Enlarged wrist
With redness
Both wrists
common
Fever
Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F)
common
Ankle joint swelling
With redness
In one side
Toes arthralgia
Both toes
or Pain in ankle region without achilles tendon
Rapidly developing
Polyarthralgia
Severe
In one ankle
Difficulty moving fingers
or Difficulty moving toes
or Difficulty moving shoulder
or Difficulty moving hip
or Joint stiffness
Limited ankle movement, Difficulty moving knee, Difficulty moving wrist
Previous joint trauma
or History of orthopedic surgery
Family history of osteoarthritis
High concentration of parathyroid hormone
Rheumatoid arthritis
If you have Pseudogout, then a visit to a rheumatologist is recommended.
Contact a
Rheumatologist