Prognosis of gout
Gout is a chronic disease that may lead to deformity and disability if left untreated. Also, without treatment, acute attacks will be more frequent and disabling. Highly effective treatments are available. Gout has a good prognosis, with an adequate response to the therapy in most patients. Early treatment of gout and lifestyle modification lowers the risk of permanent damage and other complication, such as kidney affection or tophi formation.
