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The top 6 worst Singaporean Food to avoid for Gout!

Digital Health Clinic

27 December 2023

How can I manage my gout symptoms?

5 min read

These are the worst Singaporean Foods for Gout

  • 1. Durian
  • 2. Red Meat & Soups - Black Chicken, Bak Kut Teh, Venison, Duck
  • 3. Seafoods / Shellfish (Salmon, Herring, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, Prawns, Mussels, Scallops, Cockles!)
  • 4. Beans, Nuts & some Veges- Soy Bean Drink, Bean Sprout (Dou Ya), Spinach, Peas, Beans, Carrots, Peanuts
  • 5. Desserts - Moon Cakes, Tau Huay (Beancurd)
  • 6. Alcoholic Beverages - e.g. Tiger Beer, Heineken

Is there a cure for Gout?

Gout, a chronic condition characterized by painful joint inflammation, poses significant challenges for patients. Despite advancements in medical science, a definitive cure for gout remains elusive. However, effective management strategies involving medication, diet, and lifestyle modifications can significantly alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

Risk Factors for Gout Attacks

  1. 1. High Uric Acid Levels
  2. 2. Being Overweight
  3. 3. Diet: High Purine Foods, Alcohol Consumption
  4. 4. Medications: Gout Lowering Medicines, Diuretics, Salicylates, Cyclosporin, Niacin, Levodopa
  5. 5. Genetics
  6. 6. Injury to Joint, Surgery or Severe Illness
  7. 7. Dehydration

How can I manage Gout & its complications?

Gout, if left untreated, can lead to joint deformities, chronic pain, and reduced mobility. Moreover, persistent elevation of uric acid levels in the body can predispose individuals to kidney stones and impair renal function. It is imperative for patients to recognize the long-term consequences of gout and proactively seek appropriate interventions.

Effective management of gout hinges on controlling uric acid levels and mitigating inflammation. Early initiation of uric acid-lowering therapy is paramount in reducing the frequency and severity of gout attacks. Patients must adhere to prescribed medications meticulously to prevent disease recurrence. Various pharmacological agents target either the reduction of uric acid production or the enhancement of its excretion. These medications play a pivotal role in achieving optimal disease control and preventing long-term complications associated with gout.

  • During an Acute Attack

    Medications like NSAIDs (Naproxen, Mefenamic Acid, Diclofenac, Etoricoxib / Arcoxia), Colchicine and Oral Steroids may be prescribed by your doctor to manage Gout flares.

  • Long Term Management

    The Goal is to reduce Uric Acid levels in the blood so that gouty attacks can be prevented. Common medications include Allopurinol or uricosuric agents. Medication compliance is very important in preventing acute gout flares - both starting and stopping uric acid lowering medications can potentially trigger or worsen a gout flare.
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