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Does crab meat cause gout flare ups?

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Yes: Protein rich foods can cause a gout flair.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/15/2017

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Yes: All shell fish can.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/15/2017

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What foods other than meat should be avoided in gout ?

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If I want to prevent gout does that mean completely no red meat and booze?

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I have high uric acid levels. I also have only one kidney. I seldom eat red meat. I don't drink. Could there be a connection? I have mild gout.

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How did I get gout. I weigh 42 kilos, don't drink smoke, eat red meat , shellfish etc and run/walk an hour a day . What am I doing wrong . Thank you?

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If gout does not run in your family and you don't drink alcohol, eat meat, or consume anything high in purine content, what else could be triggering constant gout attacks and high uric acid levels in the blood?

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