Kidney failure refers to a condition in which the kidneys' function is reduced or stopped completely. There are many types of kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease, which occurs over a prolonged period of time and has a slow effect on the body, is called chronic kidney failure. Acute kidney failure, which can occur within days of presenting symptoms, can pose a serious threat to the body. The kidneys help the body eliminate waste and maintain urine flow. Kidney failure can…

Gout can be caused by a number of factors, but many people don't consider impaired kidney health. You are more likely to experience gout attacks if you have kidney problems. This is because if the kidneys don't function at their best, excess uric acid can build up in the bloodstream, eventually crystallizing in the joints. People with adult polycystic renal disease, the most common inherited form of kidney disease, are most likely to develop gout. Gout symptoms include pain in…