@erpamom45: I’m very familiar with gout. But I have never seen Tophi from gout this big. Long term gout attacks can cause Tophi - hard chalky lumps under the skin. Made of build up Monosodium Urate crystals. Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It often comes on suddenly and is extremely painful, most commonly affecting the big toe, but it can affect other joints as well (e.g., ankles, knees, elbows, fingers). 🔍 Causes of Gout • High uric acid levels in the blood (hyperuricemia), which may result from: • Diet high in purines (e.g., red meat, organ meats, seafood, alcohol—especially beer, sugary drinks) • Obesity • Kidney disease • Certain medications (like diuretics) • Genetics ⚠️ Symptoms of Gout • Sudden and intense joint pain • Swelling • Redness and warmth over the affected joint • Limited range of motion • Often begins at night 🧪 Diagnosis • Joint fluid test (to identify uric acid crystals) • Blood test (to measure uric acid levels) • Imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, or dual-energy CT scan) 💊 Treatment Options During an Acute Flare-Up • NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen) • Colchicine • Corticosteroids (oral or injected) For Long-Term Management • Lifestyle changes (diet, weight loss, hydration) • Urate-lowering therapy (ULT) if attacks are frequent: • Allopurinol • Febuxostat • Probenecid 🍎 Lifestyle & Diet Tips • Limit high-purine foods: red meat, shellfish, liver • Avoid alcohol and sugary soft drinks • Drink plenty of water • Lose excess weight • Exercise regularly, but avoid strenuous activity during flares. #gout #tophi #inflammation #uricacid #healthcareworkers #physicianassociate #signsandsymptoms #scrublife
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Friday 04 July 2025 19:17:31 GMT
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Gigi :
If it was gout you could not touch it. Even the slightest breeze hurts it😢
2025-07-06 16:05:42
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Wayne Dixon :
Zyloprim All gone in no time
2025-07-06 10:07:28
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slim :
I have gout. what is this.
2025-07-05 00:41:26
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Bitsyboo :
that is not gout
2025-07-07 17:41:21
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Baberamma :
I go to a bar where there’s a regular that shows up every night and he has those on both his hands and he says it’s from gout
2025-07-06 07:09:29
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DEATHTOTHEIDF :
I’d be drinking some cherry juice and no meats lots of water
2025-07-05 04:38:06
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G.Calhoon :
Dang I know that hurts. Hope you feel better soon.
2025-07-05 04:34:55
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Ilona💖 :
I always thought it only happened on the feet, this is the first time I've seen it on my hands
2025-07-08 18:28:17
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MeeMawLesley :
So painful
2025-07-04 19:27:22
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Sunflower :
Looks so painful
2025-07-05 01:50:10
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mommzy65 :
Do they drain that
2025-07-05 03:53:31
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granof5 :
had that on my pinky finger. didn't get that big. was painful. I loved squeezing the gunk out of it.
2025-07-07 07:18:33
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Ted :
I can’t imagine how inconvenient it would be to not be able to bend those fingers. Never mind how painful it might be.
2025-07-06 12:47:47
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Melrenzo :
That looks very painful !!
2025-07-05 09:10:58
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trcarson1218 :
Oh honey. This makes me sad. 😢
2025-07-05 03:49:48
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Lovemycareer_RN ❌ :
Oh me.
2025-07-04 20:12:18
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Bonnie Iles429 :
why did they let this get that bad see a doctor
2025-07-07 06:46:39
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Kallie :
Gout to much purine in blood,urine accid to higj,Take prednisone for pain,and puricos alle purinal 300 gm on a daily basis,waited to long need oper.
2025-07-06 13:01:28
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Ooppee7 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 :
Looks incredibly painful. 😳😳😳
2025-07-06 07:40:26
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Lucy Glp1 advocate :
Wooowwee
2025-07-14 01:42:07
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Debbie :
So sorry you are going through such pain
2025-07-06 02:02:32
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Kris Kulik :
Ouch
2025-07-05 00:43:47
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Susique :
Surely something can be done for him
2025-07-08 20:55:07
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lorettarose730 :
I bet that is just so painful.
2025-07-07 16:26:06
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wendy_health15 :
oh that must be so very painful
2025-07-07 14:56:28
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