Gout and Scleroderma LP 6-7 Flashcards
what is gout?
inflammatory arthritis caused by abnormally high amounts of uric acid in the blood causing or crystals
is gout caused by wear and tear or chemicals?
chemical
are men or women more likely to develop gout?
men
what is gout commonly caused by?
rich diets and fortified alcohol
where is uric acid normally found in the body?
either filtered by the kidneys or absorbed by the GI tract
what are some reasons that the body cannot eliminate uric acid?
when the body is exposed to excessive amounts of chemicals
when the kidney itself is compromised
what body system is used to transport excessive amounts of uric acid crystals?
blood stream
(its fairly heavy and becomes less soluble in cool areas of the body)
where does uric aid tend to diffuse itself?
lower body such as the feet but can also be found in the cartilage of the ear
define tophus or tophis
clusters of sodium urate combined with dead cells and enzymes that the body has produced to isolate crystals
what’s the most common sites for tophus formation?
olecranon bursa, achilles tendons and forearm extensors
what are some risk factors of gout? (besides alcohol or rich foods)
obesity
high blood pressure
diabetes
renel pathologies
heredity
what things can trigger gout?
dehydration
surgery
injury to the foot
fatigue
emotional stress
sudden illness etc
what is the most common gout attack site?
1 metatarsal joint
what are the signs of acute gout?
sudden attack
night pain
pain after exercise
abrupt severe pain
skin tense and shiny
inflammation
what are some signs of chronic gout?
last for weeks possibly
polyarticular
tachycardia
fever
chills
malaise
rom limited
bursa