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Have Gouty Arthritis. Have Blood Clot In The Knee Cap. Suggestions
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I m Jalal from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I m 36 yrs old. I hv got Gouty arthritis for the last 3 years and under medication from last 2 years but on & off. The truth is i do drink a lot and dont take my medicines (Esloric and Tolchicine) regularly. I had my last attack on my left wrist joint 3 months back and from that time i m continuing my medication regularly! Now, from the last few days i hv this blood clot on my knee cap which has no pain associated with it unlike the gout attack and the clot colour is almost black. I m just wondering what this could be as from the last three months i limited my drinking level as well. please advice...thanks.
I m Jalal from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I m 36 yrs old. I hv got Gouty arthritis for the last 3 years and under medication from last 2 years but on & off. The truth is i do drink a lot and dont take my medicines (Esloric and Tolchicine) regularly. I had my last attack on my left wrist joint 3 months back and from that time i m continuing my medication regularly! Now, from the last few days i hv this blood clot on my knee cap which has no pain associated with it unlike the gout attack and the clot colour is almost black. I m just wondering what this could be as from the last three months i limited my drinking level as well. please advice...thanks.
Sat, 18 May 2013
Hi Jalal & thanks for posting on HCM
Excessive alcohol intake as worsen gout along with damage to other organ per se due to alcohol intake ( heart & liveR mainly)
It is good that you have reduced amount of alcohol & also have been taking meds regularly - I must suggest to get the blood clot checked as from your description it sounds like bruise underneath the skin over the knee cap area.
Also you should get blood test - liver function, blood count, clotting screen & uric acid levels.
Depending on size of clot & associated movement restriction if at all - Dr may need to drain it to get the fluid out
Hope this is helpful
Excessive alcohol intake as worsen gout along with damage to other organ per se due to alcohol intake ( heart & liveR mainly)
It is good that you have reduced amount of alcohol & also have been taking meds regularly - I must suggest to get the blood clot checked as from your description it sounds like bruise underneath the skin over the knee cap area.
Also you should get blood test - liver function, blood count, clotting screen & uric acid levels.
Depending on size of clot & associated movement restriction if at all - Dr may need to drain it to get the fluid out
Hope this is helpful
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