Question 1

is watermelon bad for gout?

Accepted Answer

Watermelon : Food beliefs can be very ingrained in a community. But medicine would be neutral on this one.  It is 100% carbohydrate calories and would neither be good nor bad for gout.

Question 2

are the symptoms of gout bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gout can cause red, swollen, painful joints. Sometimes it can be asymptomatic. The joint between the foot and the big toe is often involved. These symptoms typically occur after a large meal or after drinking alcohol. Can also occur in the knee. Caused by purine metabolism problems.  Gout should be evaluated and treated by a physician.

Question 3

im having a bad gout flerrup what to do?

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Gout flare-up: Until you can get to a doctor, take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. Apply ice packs off and on , and drink some cherry juice which may also help.

Question 4

are eating potatoes bad for people with gout?

Accepted Answer

No: Eating this starch does not cause gout attacks.

Question 5

is it true that liquorice is bad gout patients?

Accepted Answer

No: Licorice does not cause or worsen gout. In large amounts it can raise blood pressure.

Question 6

if sugar is bad for gout what can i use to replace it. ?

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Sugar OK with Gout: Sugar is not one of the foods to be avoided in gout, although in general limiting sugar in our diets is a healthy choice.  Gout is triggered by foods high in purines.  Foods like beef, pork, lamb, and organ meats like liver.  Also beer, seafood and cabbage family vegetables.  For a complete list of foods to avoid and those that are healthy for gout sufferers, see www.Gout, com.

Question 7

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 8

what can help cure bad gout?

Accepted Answer

No cure..management: Long term management centered on prevention of future gouty attacks should be the goal.  You primary care doctor or rhematologist has an armamentarium of medicines that can provide good long term management of gout - see them!

Question 9

is it true that collard greens are bad to eat during gout attacks?

Accepted Answer

Green beans yes: Generally, beans make it worse.

Question 10

hi i'm a sufferer of gout but don't get it regularly, recently had a bad attack of but does not seem to shift , it goes and comes back?

Accepted Answer

Gout: It is very typical for gout attacks to be episodic.  What we do find if the uric acid levels are not controlled is the attacks coming more and more frequently over time.

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