Modern imaging techniques such as ultrasound may help to diagnose and classify gout. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition. The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits of crystals of a substance called uric acid (urate) in […]
Month: October 2015
Joint EULAR and ACR recommendations for best practice in polymyalgia rheumatica
Steroids are the best option for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. INTRODUCTION Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in the muscles, usually around the upper arms, shoulders, neck and hips or thighs. The stiffness is worse in the mornings and can severely limit movement and activities. The cause of polymyalgia rheumatic […]
EULAR and ACR rewrite joint classifications for gout
Updated classification to include imaging techniques in the diagnosis of gout may help to standardise care. INTRODUCTION Gout is a very common condition. The symptoms tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits of crystals of a substance called uric […]
