Pseudogout, also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD), is a form of arthritis that commonly affects the knees. It is characterized by the sudden and painful onset of swelling in one or more ...

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint. It causes sudden attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness, usually in one joint, especially the big toe. Gout ...

Pseudogout - Pseudogout is the acute form of CPPD, which is due to intercurrent conditions. The symptoms resemble those of gout; however, they tend to be less debilitating. The condition is ...