Gout Diagnosis

Information on Gout

Diagnosing Gout -- Or Another Condition?

There are a number of medical conditions that can share similar symptoms with gout. Your healthcare provider will consider these before making a gout diagnosis. Some of these conditions include:

Septic arthritis (an infection inside the joint)
Pseudogout
Calcific tendonitis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE for short)
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Diabetes
HIV infection.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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