Pseudogout

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Treatment

In most cases, pseudogout self-resolves (improves on its own) in time. The goal of treatment is to reduce pain and inflammation. Treatment often involves resting the affected joint(s) and medications. Pseudogout that develops as a result of an underlying condition (e.g., hemochromatosis, injury) may require treatment for the underlying cause.


Medications that may be used to treat pseudogout include the following:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; e.g., ibuprof...Read the full article