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How to prevent gout?

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Gout: Gout is an inherited disease. You either have it or you don't. Preventing the symptoms of gout can be done with dietary restrictions and the use of drugs.

Answered 8/17/2013

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Be mindful of : Your diet, if you have gotten it before control uric acid levels. Most of time medication is most effective manor.

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Gout diet: Drink lots of water. Avoid alcohol and meat. Get your protein from low fat dairy. Maintain a normal weight.

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Uric acid & gout: High uric acid causes gout. Which is an incredibly painful arthritis sometimes caused by high purine diet (sugars, meats, alcohol, etc) & your individual metabolism. You increase your risk w/dehydration (causing crystals to come out). You can lower risk by eating low purine foods but if you have a propensity towards gout, you'll probably need to take medication to lower risk. http://goo.gl/5be8v.

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Reduce gout by diet: Gout diet helps to control the production and elimination of uric acid, help prevent gout attacks or reduce severity.Limit meat, poultry and fish.Cut back on fat. Saturated fat lowers ability to eliminate uric acid. Limit alcohol.Interferes with the elimination of uric acid from your body.Drink plenty of fluids, particularly water, 8-16 glasses.Eat complex carbohydrate, grains, fruits, vegetables.

Answered 6/5/2014

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