How does gout check out

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As long as people have a relevant understanding of gout, they can make a preliminary diagnosis of the onset of gout, which can effectively prevent the misunderstanding of gout. How to check out gout, next, I'll give you a brief introduction.

How does gout check out

First: the examination of gout needs routine differential examination methods. If gout patients have fever, blood culture should be done to exclude infection. Joint cavity puncture and fluid extraction for culture can not only identify with other arthritis, but also determine whether gout.

Second: synovial fluid examination is a common method to check gout. Experts point out that synovial fluid examination can be carried out in acute stage, such as swelling of ankle, knee and other large joints. Double refraction needle shaped sodium urate crystals can be seen in white blood cells. Synovial fluid analysis can also help diagnosis. The number of white blood cells is generally between 100 and 7000, up to 50000, mainly lobulated nuclear granulocytes.

Third: routine blood test and ESR are common examination methods, which have good effect on the examination of acute gout. Experts point out that the peripheral blood leukocyte count of patients is increased, usually (10-20) × 109 / L, rarely more than 20 × 109 / L. Neutrophils increased accordingly. Patients with decreased renal function may have mild to moderate anemia.

matters needing attention

Once diagnosed, gout patients must go to the hospital in time, do not delay the disease, otherwise it will not only lead to joint damage, but also damage the human heart and other organs, serious harm to health.