Gout - Causes, Treatment, Importance Of Diet And Medication

Gout And Lifestyle

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Gout can also be exacerbated by being overweight, could be brought on by an injury to the foot or hand, or even by frequently wearing uncomfortable shoes. Work toward achieving a healthy body weight and do it as safely as you can, losing no more than 3 lbs per week. Do not be tempted by fasting as this can also trigger gout flare-ups. Choose shoes that fit properly and that have a lower heel, and bring those toe-pinching shoes to the shoe repair to have them stretched.