Diseases and Conditions
Pseudogout
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Symptoms
Pseudogout most commonly affects the knees. Less often, wrists and ankles are involved. In many cases, there are no symptoms. However, during a pseudogout attack, the affected joints are usually:
- Swollen
- Warm
- Severely painful
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have sudden, intense joint pain and swelling.