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Studies suggest that purines found in meats and seafoods may provoke gout episodes in some people. Diets rich in animal ...
05/03/2023

Studies suggest that purines found in meats and seafoods may provoke gout episodes in some people. Diets rich in animal purines are five times more likely to lead to gout than diets rich in plant purines. Indeed, the purines from plants that we eat have not been shown to present any greater gout risk.

If you are overweight, losing weight can protect you from gout flare-ups. However, losing weight fast can do more harm t...
05/03/2023

If you are overweight, losing weight can protect you from gout flare-ups. However, losing weight fast can do more harm than good for gout, as rapid weight loss can raise uric acid levels in your bloodstream. Avoid fad diets and "crash" diets. Consider consulting a dietician, who can help you choose a diet plan that works for you.

Gout is caused by uric acid buildup. Plenty of water may help flush out the uric acid. Some nutritionists recommend eigh...
05/03/2023

Gout is caused by uric acid buildup. Plenty of water may help flush out the uric acid. Some nutritionists recommend eight cups a day of liquids, at least half of them being water.

Research is ongoing to find new strategies to prevent gout. New drugs are being developed to keep the body from having h...
05/03/2023

Research is ongoing to find new strategies to prevent gout. New drugs are being developed to keep the body from having high uric acid levels and decrease the likelihood of a painful gout attack.

Foods rich in purines such as shellfish or organ meats (liver, kidneys, brains, sweetbreads) can lead to gout attacks. T...
05/03/2023

Foods rich in purines such as shellfish or organ meats (liver, kidneys, brains, sweetbreads) can lead to gout attacks. The body converts purines into uric acid, which in turn leads to gout attacks.

Avoid alcohol or only drink in extreme moderation if you have had gout attacks in the past. Alcohol affects the body's m...
05/03/2023

Avoid alcohol or only drink in extreme moderation if you have had gout attacks in the past. Alcohol affects the body's metabolism of uric acid and can cause it to build up (hyperuricemia). If levels of uric acid build up in your system, it can precipitate a gout attack in your joints.

Risk factors for gout include:ObesityExcessive weight gainModerate to heavy alcohol intakeHigh blood pressureAbnormal ki...
05/03/2023

Risk factors for gout include:

Obesity
Excessive weight gain
Moderate to heavy alcohol intake
High blood pressure
Abnormal kidney function
Some medications such as diuretics (water pills), and having low thyroid hormones may also be risk factors for getting gouty attacks

Gout is more common in men than in women. It is also more common later in life with most patients having attacks after t...
05/03/2023

Gout is more common in men than in women. It is also more common later in life with most patients having attacks after the age of 50. If your parents have gout then you are also at increased risk of getting gout yourself.

Use it before and after a workout to ease any pain and stiffness or to reduce muscle spasms. Heating pads, heat lamps, a...
05/03/2023

Use it before and after a workout to ease any pain and stiffness or to reduce muscle spasms. Heating pads, heat lamps, and warm baths or wash cloths are all good choices. Use the heat for 20 minutes, then stop for 20 minutes before you try it again.

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