Tag: Gout flare triggers

An estimated 9.2 million people in the United States are affected by gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis. Understanding what gout patients avoid is a critical step in managing this condition and reducing the frequency and severity of flare-ups caused by high uric acid levels.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, while losing weight can benefit those with gout, rapid weight loss or dehydration from fasting can actually trigger a painful gout flare-up. This raises a critical question for many looking for a quick fix: will fasting fix gout, or does it do more harm than good?