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Untreated gout can lead to several complications, including the development of tophi, which are painful, hardened lumps of uric acid crystals that form under the skin. Chronic inflammation may also damage joints, leading to Arthritis and reduced mobility. Additionally, prolonged high levels of uric acid can increase the risk of kidney stones and kidney damage. In severe cases, untreated gout may contribute to cardiovascular issues.
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How does gout lead to hypertension?
It seems that gout does not necessarily lead to hypertension( high blood pressure) but lifestyle choices that increase the chances of having gout also increase the chance of hypertension.
What happens to an untreated dry socket?
An untreated dry socket can lead to infection.
What happens if gout goes untreated for 11 days?
You will end up having a lot of unnecessary pain and as gout can damage joints and other tissue such as the kidney you would be taking a needless risk with your health.
Forms of gout?
Gout is a disease caused by to much uric acid in the system. The uric acid turns into sharp crystals that settle in the joints and cause extreme pain. untreated it can also damage the kidney.
Does a vitamin B-12 deficiency lead to gout?
A deficiency of B-12 leads to anemia, not gout.
Can gout damage feet permanently?
Without treatment, gout may cause severe damage in the joints and cause the tissues in the surrounding area to be destructed. If the joints are continuously destructed and the gout is left untreated then there could be a result of lasting deformities (such as permanent feet damage).
What kind of arthritis does hyperuricemia lead to?
Gout Arthritis
Do high protein levels lead to Gout?
A lot of foods that are high in protein are also high in purines thatcause a raising in uric acid in the blood. this can lead to gout.
What untreated disease leave individual at risk for developing ketoacidosis?
If hyperglycemia is left untreated, it can lead to ketoacidosis.
What can untreated high blood pressure lead to?
stroke
Can sugar cause gout?
no sugar can not directly cause gout. however high sugar consumption leads to obesity which is a risk factor for hyperuricemia,hypertension,diabetes ; the last two affect kidney and hence removal of uric acid from body and ultimately can lead to hyperuricemia. thus indirectly sugar can lead to hyperuricemia which in turn causes gout. but sugar cannot cause gout directly.
Is untreated an adjective?
Yes, it is the opposite of the adjective "treated" (attended to). The word treated is the past tense and past participle of the verb "to treat."
