Red Flags Flashcards
1
Q
What is PMR
A
Inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in bilateral shoulders, neck and pelvis.
Associated with Giant cell arteries
2
Q
What demographic is affected by PMR
A
White 50+ females
3
Q
PMR core features
A
- bilateral pain shoulders,neck,pelvis
- worse with movement
- stiffness 45mins + in morning
- sx for 2 weeks
Also look for
- weight loss
- fatigue
- low grade fever
-low mood
4
Q
How is PMR managed
A
Steroids
5
Q
What causes gout?
A
High levels of uric acid. Irate crystals deposit in the joints
6
Q
What does gout present like?
A
Single
Hot
Acute
Swollen
Painful
7
Q
Risk factors of gout
A
Male
Obese
High purine diet
Alcohol
Diuretics
Cardiovascular or kidney disease
Family history
8
Q
Typical joints affected by gout?
A
Base of 1st met
Base of the thumb
Knee
Ankle
