Give me notes of this textbook copy Use charts for pathophysiology Explain in easy language
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Genetic | Family history, rare single gene defects |
| Medical conditions | Kidney disease, diabetes |
| Diet | Purine-rich foods (seafood, offal), alcohol (especially beer) |
| Medications | Diuretics, immunosuppressants, thiazides |
Bottom line: No matter the cause, high uric acid = high risk of gout.
High Purine Diet / Reduced Kidney Excretion
β
HYPERURICEMIA
(too much uric acid in blood)
β
Uric acid exceeds saturation point
β
MSU CRYSTALS form & deposit in joints
β
Neutrophils & Macrophages arrive
(immune cells rush to the joint)
β
NLRP3 Inflammasome gets activated
(a sensor inside immune cells detects crystals)
β
Release of IL-1Ξ², TNF-Ξ±
(pro-inflammatory chemicals)
β
π₯ INFLAMMATION β Severe pain, redness, swelling
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4
Asymptomatic β Acute Gout Attack β Intercritical β Chronic Tophaceous
Hyperuricemia Gout Gout
High uric acid Sudden severe pain Symptom-free Permanent joint
but NO symptoms in 1 joint (big toe) period between damage + tophi
Peaks in 12-24 hrs attacks (crystal lumps under
Resolves in 3-14 days Crystals keep skin)
on its own depositing
| Test | What it checks |
|---|---|
| Serum uric acid | Elevated in gout |
| Synovial fluid analysis | MSU crystals under microscope (gold standard) |
| CBC | Rules out infection |
| ESR / CRP | Elevated during acute attack (inflammation markers) |
| Imaging | Purpose |
|---|---|
| X-ray | Joint damage |
| Ultrasound | Crystal deposits |
| DECT scan | Best for detecting urate crystals |
| MRI | Inflammation, soft tissue |
| Drug | Notes |
|---|---|
| NSAIDs | First line; use cautiously in elderly |
| Colchicine | 0.5 mg twice or three times daily |
| Corticosteroids | Local injection or oral |
FIRST LINE
β
βΌ
Allopurinol
- Start: 100 mg/day (lower if elderly or kidney problem)
- Max dose: 900 mg/day
- Add colchicine/NSAID prophylaxis for first few months
- Annual uric acid monitoring needed
β
βΌ (if allopurinol fails or contraindicated)
Febuxostat
- 80 mg/day
- More potent than allopurinol
- Prophylactic colchicine/NSAID for first 6 months
β
βΌ (if patient over-produces uric acid β use uricosurics)
Uricosurics (Probenecid, Sulfinpyrazone)
- Increase uric acid excretion in urine
- Need high urine flow
- NOT for kidney disease or kidney stones
- Benzbromarone: can use in mild-moderate kidney impairment
but has liver toxicity risk
β
βΌ (last resort - refractory tophaceous gout)
Pegloticase
- IV infusion every 2 weeks, up to 6 months
- Risk: infusion reactions and antibody development
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Cause | MSU crystal deposition due to high uric acid |
| Main joint affected | Big toe (1st MTP joint) |
| Key diagnostic test | Synovial fluid - needle-shaped crystals |
| Acute treatment | NSAIDs, Colchicine, Steroids |
| Long-term treatment | Allopurinol (first choice) |
| Lifestyle | Avoid purines, alcohol; stay hydrated |
Simple way to remember: More uric acid β crystals in joints β immune system overreacts β painful swelling. Treat the attack, then lower uric acid long-term.
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