Lifestyle factors can significantly impact the occurrence and recurrence of gout.
Factor |
Increased Risk |
Decreased Risk |
obesity |
BMI > 28 kg per sq m |
lose weight |
type of alcohol used |
beer, spirits to a lesser extent |
wine |
alcohol intake |
increased |
reduce alcohol |
protein intake |
meat or fish |
reduce meat or fish intake |
dairy intake |
none or low |
have at least one portion of a low fat dairy product per day (one glass skim milk, other) |
A low purine diet is usually not recommended since adherence is poor. Choi et al (2004) did not find a correlation between purine-rich vegetables and risk of gout.
Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic