Question 1

why is shell fish bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

High purine food: Such as shellfish certain types of meats and alcohol increase the production of uric acid in the body. Get out occurs when the body cannot metabolize uric acid adequately. Medicines are taken to help get rid of the excess uric acid. If one counters this by eating foods that make more your casted then of course you are defeating the purpose of the medication. Hi was at York acid in the blood will cause the uric acid to precipitatein the soft tissues causing pain and discomfort in joints tendons ligamen

Question 2

which kind of fish is best for gout?

Accepted Answer

Salmon: Any non "shell fish" would be good for gout, as long as it is not fried.

Question 3

is whiting fish and catfish bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

No: Because they are relatively low in fat content. That is unless fried then that would be bad!

Question 4

can a gout patient eat white pomfret fish?

Accepted Answer

Of course: A flare of gout comes from several factors. One is total protein ingested. Eating fish is a healthy choice. Keep portions modest and include fruit and veggies and drink plenty of

Question 5

what kind of fish, meat and vegetables should a person with gout avoid?

Accepted Answer

Shell fish: If you have gout you should avoid any shell fish, red meat, alcohol, sweets, and fried foods.  Check with your doctor to avoid having recurrent gout attacks that can damage your joints.

Question 6

what type of fish, meat and vegetables that a person with gout should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Purine rich: Red meat, beans, gravy and alcohol are the main ones.

Question 7

fish oil is bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Certain fish have high purine content. Fish oil doesn't. So, i believe it is more neutral.

Question 8

husband has gout. since seafood is to be avoided, can he take his fish oil supplement?

Accepted Answer

Diet not important: He does not have to avoid fish. If his serum uric acid is well controlled on Allopurinol his diet need not be modified except for minimizing alcohol intake. Remember, shellfish have relatively higher levels of purine not other fish.

Question 9

can a gout patient with uric acid level 5.8 eat tomato??and what all food items do you suggest??and what about chicken and fish,tea and coffee,etc..

Accepted Answer

Gout and diet: No particular food is prohibited with gout. Quantity and frequency matter.  Be modest with all meat sources. Keep portions small. Minimize red meats and organ meats. Maximize fruit, veggies, and whole grains. Drink plenty of fluid daily. Avoid alcohol. Tomato is fine. Uric acid comes principally from meat sources.

Question 10

i suffering from gout on toe region and i am also taking alpurinol medicine.my serum uric acid test is 6 mg per dl.can i eat fish and chicken?others?

Accepted Answer

See details: Diet has little effect on serum uric acid so fish and chicken are fine. If you are still having breakthrough attacks on allopurinol, have your doctor add Colchicine 0.6 mg daily and this will stop the attacks.

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Husband has gout. since seafood is to be avoided, can he take his fish oil supplement?

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Can a gout patient with uric acid level 5.8 eat tomato??and what all food items do you suggest??and what about chicken and fish,tea and coffee,etc..

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