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Pseudogout - Treatment

Alternative Names

Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease; CPPD disease

Treatment:

Treatment may involve the removal of fluid to relieve pressure within the joint. A needle is placed into the joint and fluid is removed (aspirated).

Steroid injections may be helpful to treat severely inflamed joints. A course of oral steroids is sometimes used when multiple joints are inflamed.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) may help ease painful attacks. Colchicine may be useful in some people.

Expectations (prognosis):

Most people do well with treatment.

Complications:

Permanent joint damage can occur without treatment.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have attacks of joint swelling and joint pain.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/24/2008
  • Neil J. Gonter, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University, NY and private practice specializing in Rheumatology at Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey, Teaneck, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Goldman L, Ausiello DA. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.