GOUT FAST FACT
Women typically do not suffer from gout until after menopause.
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Gout and Kidney Disease
Approximately one out of five gout sufferers will develop kidney stones. Kidney stones, which are often composed of uric acid, are extremely painful. The stones may block the urinary tract and, if left untreated, can result in infection and damage to the kidneys.
Hyperuricemia and gout can be associated with decreased kidney function. Moderate impairment is when the kidneys function at less than one half the normal function of an adult’s kidneys. Severe impairment is when the kidneys’ function drops below 25 percent; below 10 to 15 percent is referred to as end-stage renal disease.