There is no way to prevent the disease, but a person can prevent frequent attacks.

Prevention of attacks of gout includes:

• Avoid alcohol.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Eat a low-protein diet.
• Weight loss if you are overweight
• Avoid medications that may trigger gout:
• Aspirin
• Corticosteroids
• Diazepam (Valium)
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• Diuretics
• Cyclosporin A

In order to prevent attacks, people with gout should avoid foods that contain natural chemicals, called purines.

Foods to avoid include:

• Beef
• Pork
• Lamb
• Seafood
• Alcoholic beverages
• Bacon
• Yeast:
• Beer
• Bread
• Chicken
• Duck
• Turkey
• Whole grain bread
• Kidney beans
• Lima beans
• Asparagus
• Cauliflower
• Mushrooms
• Peas
• Spinach