| Joint pain is a common side effect of old age. | | | | though other areas can be affected. Pseudogout can |
| Ligaments and tendons begin to be less forgiving and | | | | be caused by irregular development of calcium |
| cartilage begins to erode. Our knees, elbows, ankles | | | | deposits within the cartilage area between the knee or |
| and wrists can all be tender and sore as we go | | | | wrist joints. Once the calcium deposits enter the fluid |
| through our daily lives. However, if you continue to | | | | resulting pain can occur. |
| suffer from stiffness and joint pain, there may be | | | | Pseudogout targets an older age group, usually people |
| more to it than just normal wear and tear. | | | | age 60 or older are affected, where gout can occur |
| Gout is a form of arthritis and can strike in the middle | | | | much earlier in life. During an episode of Pseudogout, |
| of the night with joint pain and soreness. Without | | | | your wrist or knee joint may be swollen, red or purple |
| notice, you can awake with twinges of pain in your big | | | | in color and warm to the touch. |
| toe, finger or other areas like ankles and knees. | | | | In summary, joint pain and stiffness can be attributed to |
| Although the pain may last for several days and go | | | | just overdoing a particular activity, but chronic pain can |
| away, the condition can re-surface at any time in the | | | | become more serious as you age. A healthy lifestyle |
| future.Over 2 million people in the U.S. alone deal with | | | | and diet could be a major factor in reducing the risk of |
| gout and most often it afflicts men more than women. | | | | chronic joint pain. Exercise is also a factor in |
| Gout usually develops in men over 30 and post | | | | strengthening your joints and muscles and reducing |
| menopausal women. Males are more likely to suffer if | | | | high blood pressure to combat age related diseases. |
| overweight and diagnosed with high blood pressure. | | | | Low impact exercise can be used in the beginning and |
| Pseudogout is similar in nature and is also a form of | | | | as your joints become more flexible, stronger as more |
| arthritis but usually targets the knees or wrists even | | | | physical activities can be pursued. |