Criteria: >8 points is diagnosed as positive. PS: Among them,
Characteristics of each episode include:
① Erythema over the joint (reported or observed);
② Joint that cannot tolerate touch or pressure;
③ Difficulty walking or inability to use the joint;
Disease course includes: ≥2 episodes of symptoms, regardless of anti-inflammatory use:
① Maximum pain time < 24 hours;
② Symptoms resolve within ≤14 days;
③ Complete resolution between episodes (return to baseline level);
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