Prolonged hyperuricemia is a major risk factor for gout, which is now regarded as a curable disease. Awareness of the various factors that can trigger gout flares is essential for their prevention. An ...

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Limiting red meat, seafood, alcohol, and sugary drinks can decrease your risk of gout flares.Staying hydrated lowers your uric acid levels and prevents ...

Uric acid is a natural byproduct formed during the breakdown of purines, substances found in certain foods. Normally, it dissolves in the blood and is excreted by the kidneys. However, when uric acid ...