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Is A Bruise On The Elbow A Symptom Of Gout?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016
Question: Can I have gout in my elbow? Its not red or swollen. Had bursitis at one time. Got a cortisone shot about 3 mos ago. Now its back- big time. Take pain pills for injured back but not helping with elbow.
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Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hello. Yes, gout can affect the elbow

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Gout can attack other joints besides the classical big toe. And there doesn't have to be much in the way of swelling or redness. Of course, bursitis can recur also.

You need an MRI scan of the elbow and a check of your serum uric acid level to check for both possibilities.

Please let me know if you need any more information
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Is A Bruise On The Elbow A Symptom Of Gout?

Brief Answer: Hello. Yes, gout can affect the elbow Detailed Answer: Hello. Gout can attack other joints besides the classical big toe. And there doesn't have to be much in the way of swelling or redness. Of course, bursitis can recur also. You need an MRI scan of the elbow and a check of your serum uric acid level to check for both possibilities. Please let me know if you need any more information