Can certain kinds of food cause arthritis?
Only gouty arthritis, a disease characterized by increased total uric acid in the body, can be precipitated by intake of high purine food or drinks. Examples of food/drink high in purines that get converted to uric acid in the body are sardines, anchovies, dilis, internal organs, mussels (tahong), and alcoholic drinks, expecially beer. Overeating can cause obesity and excess load on the weight bearing joints (knees and hips) increasing the chance of osteoarthritis. Certain food allergies can manifest as arthritis. In this case, the arthritis is only a manifestation of the allergy and will resolve once the allergic reaction subsides. Food does not affect the causation and exacerbation of attacks of other kinds of arthritides.
