Wellness

Crystals in the joint cause gout and pseudogout

By Dr WENDY YEO WAI YENG and Dr RADHA KODIAPPAN
Both gout and pseudogout manifest as a painful, red swelling over a joint. — Dr YEAP SWAN SIM

The term “arthritis” means inflammation or swelling of one or more of our joints.

It can be due to various conditions affecting the joints, tissues around the joint, or other connective tissues.

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