Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition is a type of arthritus that affects the joints. It causes pain, redness swelling and warmth in between two or more joints. It is also commonly known as Pseudo Gout athirtis. Pseudo Gout arthritis is caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate crystals in between the joints which cause the cartilage to degenerate.

Because of the deposition of these crystals in between the joints, it causes sudden and severe pain in the joint. Inflammation also occurs along with redness and warmth. Swelling of the joint is also common. If the crystals are not removed the cartilage can be severely damaged.

There are several treatment options available for CPPD. Exercise is very important in order to decrease swelling and inflammation and maintain movement in the joints. Several drug options are available as well. NSAIDs, Corticosteroids and Colchicines are common drugs. However, anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen are also used which temporarily alleviate swelling and inflammation. Ample amount of rest is recommended to avoid causing damage to the cartilage by friction. Sometimes fluid and crystals in the between the joints can also be removed with the help of surgery. Surgery is generally done in the more severe cases. Joint aspiration helps to remove the fluid in between which sometimes builds up. Steroid injections are sometimes given to treat inflamed joints. Sometimes oral steroids are given when many joints are inflamed. Anti-inflammatory help to ease the pain during severe attacks.