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Gout and Pseudogout: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

Overview: Gout and pseudogout are the 2 most common crystal-induced arthropathies. They are debilitating illnesses in which pain and joint inflammation are caused by the formation of crystals within the joint space. Gout is inflammation caused by ...

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Tags: Emergency, Pain, Joint, Crystal Disorders, Gout, Pseudogout, Disease and Condition, Emergency Medicine

Most Recently Shared on October 23, 2010 at 7:11 pm By:

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Distinguishing septic arthritis from crystal-induced arthritis is only possible by examining joint fluid: http://bit.ly/aaVqSt

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Arthritis, gout definition - eMedicineHealth - experts in everyday emergencies, first aid and health information

emedicinehealth.com — “Health information for consumers on first aid for medical emergencies, accidents and injuries, symptoms and treatment of disease and health conditions, and physical and the emotional well-being that contribute to general wellness.” View full resource at emedicinehealth.com

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Toxicity, Lithium: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lithium has been in use since the 1870s. Lithium was initially used to treat depression, gout, and neutropenia, and for cluster headache prophylaxis, but it fell out of favor because of its side effects. In the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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An estimated 10,000 lithium toxic exposures occur per year. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b94ymk

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Olecranon Bursa Aspiration: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: When a bursa becomes inflamed, it may be categorized as either septic or aseptic. Noninfective or aseptic bursitis is a sterile inflammation, which may occur secondary to acute trauma, overuse injury, crystal deposition (eg, gout, pseudogout), or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com