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What Causes Large Hard Bumps On Hands And Ankle Inspite Of Having GOUT?
Question: Hi, I have a lot of really hard some little some getting quite large hard lumps that are growing on top of my hands, on the fingers, some on the back of my heals up near ankle area, and I also have one growing quite fast on the bridge of my nose. When I went to the dr he just said it was nothing and unless I wanted to be a hand model don't worry about them, however I am really starting to get very selfconcious and embarrassed about them especially the one on my nose. I have been told by just ordinary people they are calcifications I do suffer from gout so my uric acid is high. Regards XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
These nodules can be age related cholesterol depos
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
These nodules can be age related cholesterol deposits which are not harmful.
Another possibility of gout nodules, but these nodules are hard and painful.
In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in hand and foot.
Aspirate examination under polarized light will help to confirm diagnosis of gout.
If you send clinical photo of nodules we can help you better.
Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine.
If gout is confirmed you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
These nodules can be age related cholesterol depos
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
These nodules can be age related cholesterol deposits which are not harmful.
Another possibility of gout nodules, but these nodules are hard and painful.
In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in hand and foot.
Aspirate examination under polarized light will help to confirm diagnosis of gout.
If you send clinical photo of nodules we can help you better.
Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine.
If gout is confirmed you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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