
What Causes Large Hard Bumps On Hands And Ankle Inspite Of Having GOUT?

These nodules can be age related cholesterol depos
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I have studied your case,
These nodules can be age related cholesterol deposits which are not harmful.
Another possibility of gout nodules, but these nodules are hard and painful.
In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in hand and foot.
Aspirate examination under polarized light will help to confirm diagnosis of gout.
If you send clinical photo of nodules we can help you better.
Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine.
If gout is confirmed you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction
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