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What is the best practice to reduce gout? what would be long term effect on health?

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Genetics: Genetics sometimes makes gout inevitable. In general low purine diets help, some diuretics and Aspirin may contribute to attack. Dehydration also. If persistent high uric acid levels, xanthine oxidase inhibitors will keep you from an attack if at the right dose.

Answered 6/24/2014

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