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What are tophi?
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My doctor told me recently that I have tophi around my joints where my gout usually flares up. I don’t quite understand what this is. Can someone please explain? -
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Dr Greg Sher
Chiropractor
I am the Clinic Director of the Sydney Spine and Sports Clinic.At our clinic, we see an equal mix of city office workers and elite … View Profile
Firstly, to clarify - 1 Tophis, many tophi.
Tophi are usually a side effect of long standing gout.
Gout is essentially a type of arthritis that is caused by elevated levels of Uric Acid. The actual attack is when the Uric acid forms crystals(Monosodium Urate) in the problematic joint.
A tophis is essentially formed by the “left over crystal” in the joint that the body can't quite mop up.
I hope that clarifies things for you somewhat.Report this post
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Dr Irwin Lim
Rheumatologist
Irwin has been a rheumatologist in Sydney since 2003. He is a co-founder and medical director of BJC Health, which consists of a team of … View Profile
See this link for pictures of tophi & a description of the damage they cause:
http://bjcconnectedcare.com/2012/09/whats-that-lump-on-your-finger/
Tophi imply years of neglected, underder-treated gout & hyperuricaemia!Report this post
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