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A 35 year old male who recently had an appendicectomy has got severe pain in his right big toe. Joint is red and swollen. He consumes 30 units of alcohol/week. What is the most probable diagnosis?

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A 35 year old male who recently had an appendicectomy has got severe pain in his right big toe. Joint is red and swollen. He consumes 30 units of alcohol/week. What is the most probable diagnosis?


  1. Rhabdomyosarcoma
  2. Osteoarthritis
  3. Gout
  4. Pseudogout
  5. Arthritis

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The key is C. Gout. [Alcoholic drinks can raise the level of uric acid in the blood].

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