Gout, Raynaud's, Fibromyalgia Flashcards
what does gout result from?
deposition of uric acid crystals in joints, tissues (tophi) and fluids w/in the body/joints
what is uric acid a metabolic product of?
metabolism of purines
is hyperuricemia the SAME as gout?
NO!!!
does asymptomatic hyperuricemia need to be treated?
NO!!!
whats the MOST COMMON arthropathy in the US?
Gout
what comorbidities is gout seen with?
obesity, HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia
gout can increase risk for having what?
MI
what is the biggest problem with gout?
underexcretion
causes of under excretion of uric acid?
genetics (primary hyperuricemia)
dehydration
renal disorders (renal insufficiency or decr GFR)
low dose ASA, thiazides, B-blockers, nicotinic acid
Lead nephropathy
non-modifiable risk factors of gout?
male, AA, advanced age, Pacific islanders
modifiable risk factor of gout?
alcohol and high purine food ingestion, obesity, HTN, diuretic use (HCTZ)
classic presentation of gout?
Podagra
-PAIN OUT OF PROPORTION IN BIG TOE (can’t walk or put sheet over it)
sx’s of gout
- Podagra (Classic)
- joint swelling (1 joint)
- EXTREMELY TENDER
- REDNESS
- at night, awakens from sleep
what joints does gout occur in?
feet, ankles, knees
renal sx’s of gout?
uric acid stones, gouty nephritis (interstitial deposits)
PE of gout
- monoarticular arthritis, TTP
- skin warm, tense, dusky red
- CHRONIC: TOPHI
- Functional loss (Functio laesa)
dx of gout
ARTHROCENTESIS
NEGATIVE BIREFRINGENCE
what do you see on arthrocentesis that is DIAGNOSTIC for gout?
Intracellular uric acid crystals
24hour urine for underexcreters for gout will be what level?
normal level
24hour urine for overproducers for gout will be what level?
elevated level
what will be the uric acid level for someone with gout? is it diagnostic?
uric acid >6.8 (elevated)
NOT DIAGNOSTIC
4 categories for gout tx
anti-inflammatory for ACUTE ATTACK
anti-inflammatory PPX for prevention of recurrences
anti-hyperuricemia (urate-lowering) therapy for PREVENTION and REVERSAL OF THE CONSEQUENCES of rate crystal deposition
FIRST LINE tx for gout? when do you initiate therapy?
NSAIDs - initiate w/in 24hrs
which NSAID works best for gout?
Indomethacin
SECOND LINE tx for gout?
Colchicine
THIRD LINE tx for gout?
Corticosteroids (r/o infection first)
when do you start chronic tx for gout after an acute attack?
2-4 weeks after acute attack, start tx after recheck for uric acid level
what fruit reduces gout attacks?
cherries
what is pseudogout? more/less common than gout?
chondrocalcinosis
-less common than gout
deposition of what in pseudogout?
Ca pyrophosphate hydrate (CPPD) deposition