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What Causes Severe Elbow Pain In A Patient With Gout?
Question: hello,
my husband has severe pain in his elbow. on the bonny part on the joint...he keeps being treated for gout, but the pain doesn't go away and he cant straighten his arm or put pressure on his elbow. we have tried icing it, as well as a tensor brace. he is an athlete and he can not lift weights or at some point even hold his hockey stick. any advice?
thanks,
xxxx
my husband has severe pain in his elbow. on the bonny part on the joint...he keeps being treated for gout, but the pain doesn't go away and he cant straighten his arm or put pressure on his elbow. we have tried icing it, as well as a tensor brace. he is an athlete and he can not lift weights or at some point even hold his hockey stick. any advice?
thanks,
xxxx
Brief Answer:
Test for Gout to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM
I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
The best test to confirm gout is to take a sample of the joint fluid and look at it under a microscope. Gout crystals look a very particular shape and hence, the doctor will be able to tell if he has gout easily.
You might benefit by taking an opinion from another doctor.
Also, you might need to change to chronic medication and not acute medication for gout. Talk to a doctor about this.
I hope I have answered your question. Please follow up if you have more questions. All the best.
Test for Gout to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM
I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
The best test to confirm gout is to take a sample of the joint fluid and look at it under a microscope. Gout crystals look a very particular shape and hence, the doctor will be able to tell if he has gout easily.
You might benefit by taking an opinion from another doctor.
Also, you might need to change to chronic medication and not acute medication for gout. Talk to a doctor about this.
I hope I have answered your question. Please follow up if you have more questions. All the best.
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