DO THIS FIRST during a GOUT ATTACK!

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:02]hydration. And I know it sounds simple and too good to be true. However, drinking more water during a gout attack will help you flush the excess of uric acid that is in your body. And it's even better if you drink plenty of water every day because that will help you prevent gout attacks from happening in the first place. Dehydration can occur in multiple situations from the use of medications such as water pills for high blood pressure to hospital admission or even if you drink excessive amounts of sugary drinks. But the more dehydrated you are, the less urine you're going to produce and then the consequence is that less uric acid is excreted in the urine.

[00:00:47]And that excess of uric acid will continue to deposit in the body, especially in your joints and in the kidneys. And if you're not convinced, there is also science that supports what I say. And it supports the drink of more water. For example, this study done in people with gout found out that those of you who drink eight cups of water per day will have fewer gout attacks compared to those that drink less. If you develop a gout attack and you remain dehydrated, the excess of uric acid from your body will continue to fuel that inflammation in the joints. Now, please don't replace the water with beer or hard liquor as they do increase even more the risk of gout attacks. Stick to the plain water, please.