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Results 1 - 10 of 40 for gout
  1. Gout 
    Gout is a type of arthritis. It occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes inflammation in the joints. Acute gout is a painful condition that often affects only ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000422.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Uric acid - blood 
    ... High levels of uric acid can sometimes cause gout or kidney disease. You may have this test ... test may be performed include: Chronic kidney disease Gout Injury of the kidney and ureter Kidney stones ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003476.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Wrist pain 
    ... 37.7°C), and recent illness. Other Causes Gout : This occurs when your body produces too much ... your provider thinks that you have an infection, gout, or pseudogout, fluid may be removed from the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003175.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Synovial biopsy 
    Synovial biopsy helps diagnose gout and bacterial infections, or check for other infections. It can be used to diagnose autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis , ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003922.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tophi gout in hand (image) 
    ... affected joints may occur if several attacks of gout occur each year. Uric acid deposits called tophi ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19833.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Uric acid urine test 
    ... take. These include: Aspirin or aspirin-containing medicines Gout medicines Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ... may also be done to monitor people with gout, and to choose the best medicine to lower ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003616.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. von Gierke disease 
    ... may show signs of: Delayed puberty Enlarged liver Gout Inflammatory bowel disease Liver tumors Severe low blood ... in the blood and decrease the risk for gout may be prescribed. Your provider may also prescribe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000338.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Calcium pyrophosphate arthritis 
    ... disease that can cause attacks of arthritis. Like gout, crystals form in the joints. But in this ... can be affected as well. In contrast to gout, the metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the big toe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000421.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Synovial fluid analysis 
    ... and looks for crystals (in the case of gout) or bacteria Measures glucose, protein, uric acid, and ... Bleeding in the joint after a joint injury Gout , other types of crystal disease, and arthritis Infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003629.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Niacin for cholesterol 
    ... alcohol Have diabetes, kidney disease, peptic ulcer, or gout Talk to your provider about all of your ... flushing, skin rash, and skin changes Glucose intolerance Gout Vision loss or changes
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000788.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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