After an acute attack of gout has been treated, long term management should be considered. The aim is to control high uric acid levels in the blood.
This can be achieve by simply following the rules of moderation and / or taking long term medication ( allopurinol ).
Rules of moderation :
Do :
- restrict intake of food high in purines, especially organ meats ( liver, brain, kidneys, sweetbread ) and tinned fish ( sardines, anchovies, herrings )
- reduce your intake of alcohol
- eat a normal, well balanced diet
- drink plenty of water
- maintain a normal weight
- wear comfortable shoes
- moderate exercise and plenty of fluid
Don’t :
- exercise too strenuously
- drink excessive amounts of alcohol ( keep to a modest level only )
Diet to prevent further gout attack :
- Eat moderately : most vegetables, most fruits, bread, white meat e.g. chicken, fish, pork, etc.
- Restrict your intake :
- Asparagus, cauliflower, lettuce, mushroom, oat meal, whole wheat, cereal, red meat
- All internal organs of animal and birds : liver, kidney, brain, heart, pancreas
- Rich games : venison, game birds pigeon, black chicken
- Meat extracts : gravies, chicken essence, bakut teh
- Certain fish : salmon, herring, anchovies, sardines, cockles, fish roe
- Certain vegetables : spinach, rhubarb, peas, beans, peanuts, carrot
- Product of beans : bean curd, soya bean drink, bean sprout, moon cake
- Certain alcohol : beer, champagne, brandy, whisky, port and sweet wine
- Certain fruits : strawberries, durian, tomato
FROM : EXECUTIVE HEALTH SCREENERS, SINGAPORE
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