- 1). Drink approximately 50% of your total body weight in ounces of water during the day. For instance, a person weighing 200 pounds would drink approximately 100 ounces of water. According to the Podiatry Channel, this can help reduce the amount of gout crystals in the body.
- 2). Avoid drinking alcohol, which can elevate the levels of uric acid in the body, causing the gout crystals to become worse.
- 3). Consume unsweetened cherries. According to the Podiatry Channel, eating fresh, frozen or canned unsweetened cherries can lower levels of uric acid in the bloodstream.
- 4). Avoid eating excessive amounts of fish, meat and poultry during a gout attack. According to the Mayo Clinic, daily intake of these foods should be limited to four to six ounces.
- 5). Speak to your doctor about medications that can help remove uric acid from the blood. These medications, such as Probalan, can only be prescribed by a doctor and may cause side effects such as stomach pain and rash, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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