The difference between ankle gout and ankle synovitis includes the cause, symptoms and so on.
1. Ankle gout: Ankle gout is usually caused by uric acid metabolism disorder, purine metabolism related enzyme defects, and excessive production of uric acid in the body. Patients may have symptoms such as redness and swelling of the ankle joints. Generally, ankle gout starts suddenly at night and usually relieves itself within 2 weeks. If the condition recurs and worsens, it may lead to deformity of the ankle joint.
2. Ankle synovitis: Ankle synovitis is usually caused by traumatic stimulation of the ankle, abnormal immune substances in the body, and inflammation of the synovial membrane of the ankle. Patients may have ankle joint pain, localized temperature increase, joint movement limitation and other symptoms.
Patients with ankle discomfort should reduce the amount of activity of the affected limb recently and avoid strenuous exercise to prevent aggravating the damage to the ankle, leading to an aggravation of the degree of the condition, which is not conducive to the recovery of the condition.
If you are diagnosed with ankle gout or ankle synovitis, we recommend that you go to the hospital as soon as possible.