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What is the prognosis for gout?

April 26, 2017gout Prognosis

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What is the prognosis for gout?

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• Most patients do quite well with gout. If left untreated, gouty tophi can begin to appear. Further, high uric acid levels can be associated with an increased risk for kidney stones and kidney damage. Research is currently looking at the association between uric acid levels and heart disease.