Gout affects the kidneys for years.

Gout may not affect the kidney, but may affect the kidney in 10-20 years. It should be judged according to the actual situation of the patient.

Gout is a joint pain caused by high uric acid level. If the patient is mild and timely standardized treatment, the uric acid level in the body can be controlled in the normal range, generally does not affect the kidney. If the disease is not well controlled, it may cause uric acid crystal deposition in the kidney, generally in about 20 years. However, if the patient is more serious and fails to be treated in time, it may affect the kidney in about 10 years

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