Gout

Okay. When a person with gout has joint damage seen on x-rays that seems related to gout, daily medication to lower uric acid is usually recommended. The best medication for this purpose depends in part on whether you have ever had a kidney stone or chronic kidney disease.

Have you had or do you have either of the following?

• kidney stone

• chronic kidney disease (also called chronic renal failure, chronic renal insufficiency, etc).

Yes, I have had a kidney stone or have chronic kidney disease.

Nope, no kidney stones and my kidneys are fine, thanks.