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Gout natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

The prognosis of gout is good if it is treated early, and if the person maintains a healthy lifestyle with modification of their individual risk factors.

Prognosis

Generally, the prognosis of gout is good. It depends on:

  • Whether the patient is treated early
  • Whether the patient maintains a healthy lifestyle.

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