How to Reduce the Frequency of Gout Attacks

Gout is a painful problem for millions of people each and every day. This article looks at easy way of reducing the amount of attacks that people have.

Things You'll Need

• A History of Gout

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Instructions

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  Gout attacks are known to be linked to the ingestion of purines, which are present in a large variety of foods such as liver and anchovies. Eating less of these kinds of foods is the best and most effective approach for reducing attacks.

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  Staying hydrated will help to dilute uric acid, and help to stop the build up of crystals around the joints. This is best done by making sure that you drink plenty of water throughout the day and avoid sugary drinks such as soda.

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  Cutting out the beer is another good tip, as it contains high levels of uric acid, which has been shown to increase the risks of gout attacks. Many types of alcohol in fact can set off gout attacks, although beer and ales are the worst.

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  Getting plenty of exercise also helps to lessen the build up of uric crystals around the joints, which are what cause the pain associated with gout.

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  Many medicines and pills contain chemicals which are known to make gout attacks a lot worse. When diagnosing you as having gout doctors should give you a list of both foods and medications to avoid.