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Why does excessive drinking cause acute gout?

Female  38 years old 2018-03-23
Drinking too much can cause many diseases, acute gout is one kind, so why does it cause this disease?

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  • BY Mamie Doris 2018-03-23
    Excessive drinking can cause acute attacks of gout, as we all know, because people who drink alcohol prefer to eat meat in addition to drinking. In addition to producing large amounts of calories, meat also contains more fat and purines. These purines are metabolized in the liver into uric acid and enter the bloodstream. If you do not restrict alcohol consumption, especially drinking beer and strong liquor, it is more likely to cause acute attacks of gout.
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