How to identify gouty arthritis

Gouty arthritis can be identified by imaging examination, joint fluid content examination, blood uric acid detection and other methods, as follows:

1. Imaging examination

Imaging examination can observe uric acid crystals in the joints, which can be identified in purulent arthritis, traumatic arthritis and other diseases.

2. Joint fluid content examination of

gouty arthritis patients will show uric acid crystals in the joint fluid, which is the gold standard for the diagnosis of this disease.

3. Blood uric acid detection

This disease is related to elevated uric acid levels. This examination can be identified with rheumatoid arthritis, erysipelas and other diseases.