How To Treat Gout In PKD With Diet

2014-12-17 08:39

Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. With polycystic kidney disease (PKD), kidneys are not functioning as they should. In this case, excess uric acid will build up in the bloodstream and cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness and swelling in a joint. To stop a gout attack, one way is to change your diet. Well, what is the diet for gout in PKD?

1. avoid purine-rich foods

foods that are high in purines and high in protein have long been associated with an increased risk of gout. Uric acid levels will be elevated by eating a lot of purine-rich foods if the kidneys do not eliminate excess uric acid. In the body, excess uric acid can precipitate out and form crystals in the joints, causing pain and inflammation. Foods high in purines include hearts, herring, mussels, yeast, smelt, sardines and sweetbreads.

2. a low fat dairy products

saturated fat lowers the body’s ability to eliminate uric acid. Then PKD patients with gout can choose plant-based protein such as beans and legumes. Low fat or fat-free dairy products will help you cut down the amount of saturated fat in your diet. Besides, high fat meals also contribute to obesity, which is linked to gout.

3. avoid alcohol

alcohol interferes with the elimination of uric acid from your body. Drinking beer is more likely to induce gout attacks.

4. limit or avoid foods sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup.

Fructose is known to increase uric acid. You had better avoid beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, such as soft drinks or juice drinks.

5. fluid intake, particularly water

If PKD patients do not have severe edema, they can drink plenty of fluid. Fluid can help remove uric acid from your body.

The above is a dietary tip for gout patients in PKD. What’s more, PKD patients also need to follow a low salt, low potassium and low phosphorus diet. As for individualized diet, you can consult the online doctor or leave us a message below.

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