What is gout and pseudogout?
النقرس happens when small crystals form in and around the joints. These crystals are made of a substance called monosodium urate. They can cause sudden pain, swelling, and joint damage over time. People get gout when their body has too much uric acid and doesn’t get rid of it properly.
Pseudogout is another kind of joint problem caused by different crystals called calcium pyrophosphate (CPP). It can feel like gout, with sudden pain and swelling in one joint.