Beer and spirits
Sugary drinks sweetened with fructose
Dehydration and crash diets
Certain medicines, like some water pills
Being overweight, high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney problems
Family history
Who is at higher risk?
Gout is more common in men and in women after menopause, and the risk rises with age. But it can happen to anyone with high uric acid.
Keep reading on the next page…What may help during an attack
Rest the foot and raise it above heart level.
Apply a cold pack wrapped in a cloth for 15 minutes at a time.
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid
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