What will happen if Gout is left untreated? Or if the person with gout does not stop their alcohol intake?

What will happen if Gout is left untreated? Or if the person with gout does not stop their alcohol intake?They are on an acute gout medication for the onset of a flair up but refuses to stop drinking.

screamingfreedom
The medication should help stop the gout attack. The alcohol causes the body to produce more uric acid. This makes it harder for the gout medication to work.

The alcohol consumption in most people will make the gout attacks more frequent.

Rusty

While it is best if they limit their drinking to no more than one drink a day, some people just are not going to do this. There is still plenty they can do to control their gout. Here is a link to more gout information.
http://arthritis-symptom.com/Gout-Symptoms/index.htm

Here is an article about some foods that can help prevent gout attacks.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/348741/get_out_the_gout.html

Add your own answer in the comments! Gout - information, symptoms and treatments. Googout.info health information factsheet - advice on gout and its symptoms, causes and treatment, plus prevention through diet.

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