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Can alcohol make gout symptoms worse?
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Yes: Gout can be caused by elevated uric acid which can precipitate anywhere in the body, but most commonly in the big toe. Alcohol raises uric acid levels, so in general if you have gout, try not to drink alcohol.
Answered 12/23/2014
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Yes: Alcohol can decrease the excretion of urates by the kidney thus increasing your uric acid levels, and thus your symptoms of gout.
Answered 6/17/2015
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