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Taking Care of Kidneys During
National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month. The kidneys perform vital functions such as filtering waste, but did you know that 1 in 5 gout sufferers will develop kidney stones? Kidney stones are extremely painful and are often composed of uric acid.
They may block the urinary tract and, if left untreated, can result in infection and damage to the kidneys. Hyperuricemia and gout can also be associated with decreased kidney function. If you have kidney disease, it is important to monitor your kidney function.
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