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Risk Factors and Causes

Post a new topicby contentuser on Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:13 pm



Risk Factors and Causes

The cause for pseudogout is unknown. The condition often runs in families and genetic (inherited) factors may contribute to its development. The most significant risk factor for pseudogout is age.


Other risk factors include underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), excess iron storage in the blood (hemochromatosis), overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism), and excessive calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia).


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