What is pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)?
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease is a type of arthritis that involves the accumulation of calcium around joints, causing swelling and pain.The calcium deposits induce inflammation in the joint, which can cause cartilage within the joint to break down.
How do members experience pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)*
Who has pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 34 | |
| 70+ | 26 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | |
| Female | 59 |