Difference between gout and rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis usually refers to rheumatoid arthritis, which differs from gout in different etiologies, affected parts and treatment principles.

1. The

etiology of rheumatoid arthritis is not clear, and in general, it is related to autoimmune disorders, genetics, infection and other factors. The etiology of gout is not completely clear, and in general, it is related to uric acid excretion disorders, purine metabolism abnormalities, etc.

2. Different parts of

rheumatoid arthritis are affected. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs in proximal interphalangeal joints, metacarpophalangeal joints, wrist and other small joints. Gout occurs in Achilles tendon, elbow joint, patella and other parts.

3. Treatment principles are different. Rheumatoid

arthritis patients mainly anti-rheumatic treatment, gout patients with repeated attacks are mainly treated by lowering uric acid.