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Bone & Joint problem (Gout arthritis)

2018-01-30 11:21:17
Having pain in hip joint after a long run. Also swelling and pain in one finger joint. Taken xray (normal) & serum uric acid (6.40) Dr told its gout. Suggested allopurinol & NSAID for 3 weeks. after 2 months now stared walking again pain is coming. Should I continue medicine or any other investigations required?
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Uric acid 6.40 does not suggest hyperuricemia to me. Get tests redone at a reputed centre. Plan to get inflammatory blood markers done and if pain in hip persists.  Plan for MRI.

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