Diseases

Pseudo Gout

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Pseudogout, also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition (cppd) disease, is a type of arthritis that causes spontaneous, painful swelling in your joints. It occurs when crystals form in the synovial fluid (the fluid that lubricates the joints). This causes inflammation and pain.

SYMPTOMS

Causes pain,stiffness, tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling in some joints. It can affect one or several joints at once. Pseudogout commonly affects the knee or wrist. Less often, it can involve the hips, shoulders, elbows, finger joints, toes, or ankles.

CAUSES

Pseudogout occurs when calcium pyrophosphate crystals form in the synovial fluid in the joints. Crystals can also deposit in the cartilage, where they can cause damage. Buildup of crystal in the joint fluid results in swollen joints and acute pain.