Can Gout Crystals Be Surgically Removed? Understanding Treatment Options
Gout Can gout crystals be surgically removed?
Dr. Liu Hongxiang reply Internal Medicine
Gout is more prevalent in men, particularly in middle-aged individuals between the ages of 40 and 50, as well as in those who are obese. However, there is currently a trend towards a younger age of onset. Common sites for gout attacks include the big toe, finger joints, elbows, a...[Read More] Can Gout Crystals Be Surgically Removed? Understanding Treatment Options
Understanding Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block: Symptoms and Precautions
Incomplete right bundle branch block Hello Doctor: I am thirty years old, and occasionally when I feel very fatigued or have stayed up late, I experience a sensation of tightness in my chest, which is quite uncomfortable. However, this discomfort disappears after a good night...
Dr. Liu Hongxiang reply Internal Medicine
In the left ventricle of the heart, there are left and right bundle branches that conduct electrical signals simultaneously. If the conduction through the right bundle branch slows down but does not completely block, it is referred to as "incomplete right bundle branch block...[Read More] Understanding Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block: Symptoms and Precautions
Understanding Vasculitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Vasculitis Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing issues with redness, swelling, and heat in my knees for the past two years. Sometimes it affects my feet, toes, and heels, and occasionally my fingers, mostly around the joints. Typically, the symptoms resolve on their own within...
Dr. Liu Hongxiang reply Internal Medicine
Vasculitis refers to the inflammation of blood vessels, leading to damage and resulting in tissue hypoxia, with no definitive cause of onset. Diagnostic evaluations may include medical history, X-rays, blood tests, biopsies, and angiography. Blood tests typically include complete...[Read More] Understanding Vasculitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Do I Have Gout? Understanding Diagnosis and Medication Options
Do I really have gout? Should I take these medications? Dear Doctor, I have a condition of elevated uric acid levels (it reached 10.2 two years ago, 8.7 three months ago, and currently 8.8). My blood pressure fluctuates between normal and slightly high (not frequently monitored)...
Dr. Liu Hongxiang reply Internal Medicine
Gout is caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to acute arthritis, and the higher the uric acid levels, the greater the likelihood of developing gout. Symptoms typically manifest as swelling, redness, heat, and pain in a single joint. The first two ...[Read More] Do I Have Gout? Understanding Diagnosis and Medication Options