What are the signs and systems of gout?
• Sudden onset of red, hot, swollen joint. • The inflammation of the tissues around the joint also causes the skin to be swollen, tender and sore if even slightly touched. For example, a blanket or even the lightest sheet draping over the affected area could cause extreme pain. What about a gout diet? Foods to avoid: Beer, anchovies, organ meat (brains, kidney, liver, sweetbreads), game meats, gravies, yeast, meat extracts, sardines, herring, mackerel, scallops. Foods to eat in moderation: Fresh and saltwater fish, shellfish, eel, meat, poultry, meat soups and broth, asparagus, mushrooms, cauliflower, spinach, legumes, oatmeal, bran, wheat germ, whole-grain breads and cereals, eggs. No restriction on these foods: Breads and cereals (low-fiber, white flour or refined grain types), nuts, peanut butter. Vegetables not high in purines (kale, cabbage, parsley, green-leafy vegetables), soups – cream style or vegetable without meat extract, coffee, tea, fruit juices, soft drinks, gelatin, sug
