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How long can you live with gout that is under control?
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Until you die from-: -some other cause. Good control means normal uric acid levels. The one kicker is that with the first bout, there can already cause some permanent damage to articular cartilage which may cause pain & perhaps the need for surgery.
Answered 11/8/2017
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Long life: Controlled gout typically does not shorten your normal life expectancy. Make sure that your blood pressure is controlled also.
Answered 12/29/2020
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