Acute Joint Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Key points in history
A
Which joint
How long
How bad
When is it worse
2
Q
Causes of acute joint pain
A
Gout
Inflammation
3
Q
What is gout?
A
Inflammation of a joint caused by excess of uric acid in blood
Most commonly effects great toe
4
Q
Clinical features of gout
A
Painful swollen joint
History of high alcohol intake