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Gout, Elevated Uric Acid, Knee Pain, Swelling In Elbow. Which Specialist Should I Consult?
Hello I have had gout and elevated uric acid for years. I take 100 mg allopurinal 2x a day I have not had a painfull toe type gout symptom in years, but. I have been developing pains in the knees and recently discovered that I have what appears to be popeye elbow in my right arm . I have no pain just a doughy swelling on the one elbow. I ve been applying ice and taking 600mg ibuprofin 1x a day. I ve only recently discovered the that this is likely bursitus and related to my gout What type of specialist should I see to diagnose and treat my condition?
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
From description swelling over ankle seems to be inflammatory in nature. it might be a bursitis. tendenitis or acute attack of gout.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Thanks for writing to us.
From description swelling over ankle seems to be inflammatory in nature. it might be a bursitis. tendenitis or acute attack of gout.
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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