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2. Olecranon bursitis - Wikipedia

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   The condition is relatively common and is one of the most frequent types of bursitis. [2] It usually occurs as a result of trauma or pressure to the elbow, infection, or certain medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout. [1] Olecranon bursitis is associated with certain types of work including plumbing, mining, gardening, and ...

3. Tophus - Wikipedia

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   A tophus on the elbow of a middle aged man with chronic gout A tophus (Latin: "stone", pl. : tophi ) is a deposit of monosodium urate crystals , in people with longstanding high levels of uric acid (urate) in the blood, a condition known as hyperuricemia .

4. Bursitis - Wikipedia

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   Bursitis is commonly caused by repetitive movement and excessive pressure. Shoulders, elbows and knees are the most commonly affected. Shoulders, elbows and knees are the most commonly affected. Inflammation of the bursae may also be caused by other inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis , scleroderma , systemic lupus ...

5. Your Gout Guide: From Symptoms to Treatment - AOL

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   Gout in foot joints is most common, with gout often affecting the big toe joint. However, other joints can be affected as well, particularly those in the lower body. For example, gout in ankles or ...

6. Gout, a painful form of arthritis, is on the rise. Avoiding ...

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   How is gout treated and prevented? A doctor can diagnose gout by examining the joints and looking for a pattern of swelling. “We will also look for uric acid crystals either in your joints or ...

7. Gout - Wikipedia

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   Arms and hands of a 50-year-old man, showing large tophi of sodium urate affecting the elbow, knuckles, and finger joints. The crystallization of uric acid, often related to relatively high levels in the blood, is the underlying cause of gout. This can occur because of diet, genetic predisposition, or underexcretion of urate, the salts of uric ...