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Does wet feet affect gout?
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No: Wet feet have no affect on gout.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Gout: Comes from a collection of uric acid crystals that form inside a joint when the uric acid levels in the blood are high. If your uric acid levels are high and you injure your foot, it can set off an attack. But water, heat, cold, etc. Will not cause a gout attack.
Answered 5/22/2014
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