Can gout be prevented?
Having elevated UA levels doesn’t mean you’ll get gout, so we generally don’t try to prevent gout until someone has an attack. However, if you have elevated UA levels, take steps now to lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and kidney disease by losing weight, lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels. To see a Cleveland Clinic rheumatologist about gout, please call toll-free 866.275.7496.
