A member asked:

I'm 28yrs male i suffered a gout 5 months ago since then i only ate vegetables would that affect my heath?is their a better alt for allorpurinol ?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Gout: Gout does mandate a diet change, but only eating vegetables or being a vegetarian should be done in consultation with your doctor. I rarely start a patient on long term medication unless they have had gouty episodes more than twice in a year. See your podiatrist for help good luck.

Answered 10/5/2020

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Dietary precautions: Along with plenty of water consumption helps. Avoid dehydration avoid red meats, beans, alcohol see a rheumatologist.

Answered 12/16/2013

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