Gout
Gout mostly effected one joint is defined as a acute
and recurrent condition of arthritis as a result of uric acid builds up
in blood cause of joint inflammation.
Diagnosis and test
After taking family history and physical exam together with the
examination of joint infected, your doctor may order the following test
1. Blood Test for Uric Acid Levels
The aim of the test is to measure the levels of uric acid. People who
have a high levels of uric acid are at increased risk of gout.
2. Urine test
The aim of the urine test is to examine the levels of uric acid
produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the
foods you eat by measuring the amount of uric acid in a sample of urine
collected over 24 hours..
3. Synovial fluid analysis
The aim of the test is to examine the joint (synovial) fluid for the
the presence of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals for confirmation of
gout.
4. X ray
Although X ray is considered helpless in the early stage of gout, in the progressing stage, tophi can be see.
5. Other tests such Computed tomography(CT), magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and ultrasonography(US)
In the study to determine the usefulness of computed tomography (CT),
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and Doppler ultrasonography (US) in
providing specific images of gouty tophi, found that
MR and colour Doppler US images showed the tophi as masses surrounded
by a hypervascular area, which cannot be considered as specific for
gout. But on CT images, masses of about 160 HU density were clearly
seen, which correspond to MSU crystal deposits(8a).
6. Etc.
Chinese Secrets To Fatty Liver And Obesity Reversal
Use The Revolutionary Findings To Achieve
Optimal Health And Loose Weight
Back to General health http://kylejnorton.blogspot.ca/p/general-health.html
Back to Kyle J. Norton Home page http://kylejnorton.blogspot.ca
Sources
(8a) http://ard.bmj.com/content/61/1/52.full
No comments:
Post a Comment