It follows that gout may develop in persons whose uric acid is higher than normal. There are many causes of this. Some of the drugs used to treat high blood pressure. Less commonly, longstanding kidney disease may result in high blood levels of uric acid. The first step wherever possible must be to correct those factors mentioned above which give rise to high uric acid levels.
Purines are substances found in food, which, when broken down produce a lot of uric acid.
Excessive amounts of red meat. Shellfish, fish roe and scallops. Alcohol intake should be reduced. Two glasses of beer a day or less is sensible. On special occasions vou can drink more.