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Begins suddenly
Affects one or more joints (hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain, foot pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, hand pain, or pain in other joints)
The great toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected

Joint swelling of the affected joints

Stiffness of the joint

The joint may be warm and red

Fever may be present

Skin lump which may drain chalky material

Signs and Tests

Physical examination of the joints shows acute arthritis.

The following tests might also be helpful:

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