Excessive Alcohol Intake
People who take a lot of alcohol are at risk of developing gout. Taking more than two drinks of beer and more than one drink of beer in women or men above the age of 65 daily is not advisable. Beer is high in purines and research has proven that taking wine, beer and liquor can result in repeated attacks of gout.
Exposure to Harmful Substances
Exposure to a substance like lead has been shown to cause the development of gout. Lead is usually present in paints, etc.
Gout attacks are usually very painful and very uncomfortable and can be triggered by medications that rapidly lower uric acid levels, infections, injuries to the joints, dehydration, surgery, etc.
In conclusion, reduced alcohol intake, a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and watching the intake of purine high diets are very important ways of decreasing the chances of developing gout.
People who are at risk of developing gout are advised to see a doctor for advice and possible preventive measures. Gout is a condition that can be managed with proper medication, dietary changes, and supportive treatments.
Reference:
[1]https://ada.com/conditions/podagra/
[2]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uric_acid