Question 1

can cipro (ciprofloxacin) trigger gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some researchers have found that Ciprofloxacin can trigger gout in about 1% of the population.

Question 2

what triggers a gout attack?

Accepted Answer

Purine rich foods: Gout can be triggered by purine rich foods, diuretics or alcohol.  It causes the body to have an increase in uric acid resulting from too much production or inability for the body to rid uric acid properly.

Question 3

can loaf bread trigger gout?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: I do not recognize "kitobest". Diet is usually a minor factor in gout.

Question 4

can peanut trigger gout?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Peanuts are a source of low purine protein versus protein   from meat.  Purines are metabolized into uric acid which if elevted can cause a gout attack.

Question 5

does tomato or cherry tomato trigger gout?

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Tomatoes and gout: Gout can be caused by eating a diet high in the purines.  This would include organ meats, beef, lamb, alcohol, seafoods, legumes to name a few.  Foods that are low in purines include tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grains, fruits, eggs.  Therefore, tomatoes and cherry tomatoes are considered good foods to eat if you have chronic issues with gout.

Question 6

can a beef broth increase level of uric acid? can it also trigger gout?

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No: Diets have little effect on serum uric acid. Beef broth is highly unlikely to trigger a gouty attack.

Question 7

does l-citrulline trigger gout attacks or mitigate the damage of uric acid?

Accepted Answer

L citrullin: L citrullin and L Arginine are amino acids that increase Nitric Oxide production.  Citrulline is an amino acid derived from watermelon.  It is one of the compounds in the urea cycle.  Because of this rule it theoretically could cause gout if you have a tendency towards it. Nitrous oxide supplements including arginine and citrulline have been showen to increase uric acid.

Question 8

can a deep fried squid trigger gout?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Other than alcohol, diets have little influence on gout.

Question 9

is bitter melon high in purines? can it also trigger gout?

Accepted Answer

Gout foods: Melon has been shown to be good for patients with gout as it may help lower uric acid. If you find yourself craving sweet things such as sodas or high fructose drinks, switch instead to eating blueberries, strawberries, melons, and other satisfying sweet fruit.

Question 10

can gout sometimes be cured permanently and if so which cases typically do? i think i had it a few months due to fasting mainly on bread & water for a month & a half. can such fasting trigger it? i also suffer from insomnia. i hope its not permanent?

Accepted Answer

: Fasting and insomnia do not trigger gout attack and your diet seems not consistent as risk factor for gout. You should see a doctor for the correct diagnosis. If gout is truly present, changing diet alone can prevent the recurrence in mild case. In moderate to severe case, you need medication besides the diet for preventing the recurrence or attack. Good luck.

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