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.