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Last updated Wednesday, December 22, 2004
How serious is gout? Is gout chronic?
Gout affects everyone differently. Some people have one episode and never have any other problems with it. Others have several episodes along with lasting joint pain and damage.
There is no cure for gout, but it can be controlled quite well with medication. Proper treatment can help you entirely avoid attacks and long-term joint damage.
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