Gout is placed under the umbrella of the term “arthritis”, which is a broad range of joint diseases and joint pain. 1 out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease suffer from gout, and an even higher percentage of people with gout have kidney disease. Many people suffering from kidney disease experience uncontrolled gout which can make kidney disease even worse, and lead to other complications.
Kidney disease can cause gout
In chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidneys are unable to filter waste properly. When kidneys fail to filter the naturally present uric acid in the blood which later on builds up in the body and may cause gout.
Many people in initial stage kidney disease do not realize they have CKD. Gout can be a cautionary sign of kidney disease.
Gout may cause kidney disease
This takes place in very rare situations, but there is evidence that gout can lead to kidney disease.
While suffering from gout, you have an accumulation of too much uric acid in your blood. As kidneys filter your blood, uric acid can build up and form urate crystals. When these urate crystals pass through your kidneys, they can cause injury and scars. This damage to the kidney can lead to kidney disease and failure over time, especially if your gout is left untreated.
