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question Is there a strong connection between gout and kidney disease?

There is evidence that gout can lead to kidney disease. The belief that gout leads to kidney disease is common among many doctors who specialize in the disease. When you have gout, you have too much uric acid in your blood. As your blood is filtered through your kidneys, uric acid can build up and form crystals. As the crystals pass through your kidneys, they can cause damage and scars. This kidney damage is thought to lead to kidney disease and failure over time, especially if your gout is left untreated.

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