Gejalanya variatif, dari bengkak dan nyeri disendi(biasanya satu sisi) sampai demam...yang dihindari, berikut... Diet:
Diet modifications can only improve the serum uric acid levels by 1 mg/dL and rarely are able to lower uric acid levels sufficiently to prevent further attacks and accumulation of uric acid. Patients should avoid alcohol because it elevates levels of uric acid and therefore can precipitate attacks of gout. Indeed, heavy drinkers are much more likely to have recurrent gout attacks, even with allopurinol therapy. Particularly because of the association of gout with atherosclerosis, the diagnosis of gout may be a good time to advise a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet if otherwise appropriate for the patient. While such a diet may help uric acid levels, such advice should be given primarily to help prevent atherosclerosis. Weight reduction in patients who are obese can improve hyperuricemia. >From emedicine.com
