No: No, gout is considered a chronic condition, and typically requires treatment for acute attacks +/- chronic treatment to prevent the acute attacks, as well as diet modifications. Even though it's chronic, it can usually be well controlled so that patients can lead normal lives.
Answered 3/24/2014
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Compliance: Most of the patients with bad flares from gout are due to non-compliance with medical advise, meaning if you don't follow the diet and treatment given for your gout then yes most likely you will suffer but if you follow your rheumatologist indications then you can live a normal life free of painful attacks and some lucky ones if they drastically changed their lifestyle can be free of gout.
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