Pseudogout results from a build up of calcium crystals (calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate) in a joint.�The joint reacts to the calcium crystals by becoming inflamed. The calcium deposits and chronic inflammation can cause parts of the joint structure to weaken and break down. The cartilage, the tough elastic material that cushions the ends of the bones, can begin to crack and get holes in it. Bits of cartilage may break off into the joint space and irritate soft tissues, such as muscles, and cause problems with movement.
Pseudogout usually affects the knees. Calcium deposits on the ankle and knees�can cause quite some problems as simple tasks like walking and standing will be�painful.
Calcium crystallization (calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate) occurs naturally within your body, and help with the absorption of calcium from food.�And if you have pseudogout, means these crystals have deposited within the lining of your joints.� Automatically, your body's would send in�unique fighter cells called neutrophils to�break down�these calcium crystals. As these neutrophils try to attack the crystals they release certain enzymes that cause local tissue damage, inflammation (swelling) and pain.�
Other than calcium deposits on the ankle and knees, it is also common to have calcium deposits in the wrists, elbows and�shoulders. Aging and heredity plays some important factor to pseudogout, and may be the first noted symptom in�certain metabolic diseases such as disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
There is currrently no cure for pseudogout but there are various�steps you can take to reduce stiffness and�pain and make movement easier.� Active involvement in your prescribed treatment plan is definitely�essential.
Colchicine is normally used to reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation associated with acute gout and pseudogout attacks. It works basically�by decreasing the�swelling caused by the�uric acid crystals within the joint.
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