GOUT AND YOUR WHOLE BODY
It's true that gout can take a physical toll on your body. It may also have long-term effects on your overall health, including your mental and emotional well-being.
Gout Affects More Than Just Your Joints
Long-term gout complications may eventually cause bone and joint damage, impacting your ability to engage in everyday activities. But the damage to your joints may just be a warning of even bigger issues that can have an impact on other parts of your body, like your kidneys, heart, eyes, and even your spine.
Did you know?
Damage to your body might be happening even when you’re not experiencing symptoms. High levels of uric acid have been associated with other conditions, such as:
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Kidney disease
Heart disease
Long-term joint, bone, and cartilage disease
Emotional and Social Burdens
Beyond the pain, uncontrolled gout can impact your life in a variety of ways. The unpredictability of flares and joint pain may lead to:
- Additional stress and anxiety
- Limited ability to do activities you enjoy
- Missing work
- Difficulty sleeping
