Gout: What Causes It, The Symptoms, And How To Treat It

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2. Cut down on alcohol

Make sure you eliminate beer and wine from your diet, as they are very high in purine content and will just contribute to your bouts of gout. White wine is okay as long as you limit it to just a glass or two.

3. Eat a diet low in purines

If you have had more than one episode of gout, make sure you eat a healthy diet that is low in purines. The food groups that contain high levels of purine include: meat (liver, kidney and sweetbreads), seafood (especially – anchovies, herring, sardines, mussels, scallops, trout, haddock, mackerel and tuna), lentils, specific vegetables, and dried beans. Foods you can enjoy that are lower in purines are eggs, complex carbohydrates, fruits, and low-fat dairy.

4. Drink lots of water

Drinking plenty of water is one of the best things you can do to prevent future incidents of gout. When you increase your water intake, your kidneys are better able to keep the uric acid out of your body by continually flushing out your system.

5. Take your prescriptions

If you have suffered from gout on more than one occasions, your doctor may have prescribed certain medications to help lower your uric acid production. Make sure that you consult your doctor before taking any medication.

References:

www.arthritis.org

www.rheumatology.org

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