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The symptoms of gout usually appear suddenly and often occur at night. The symptoms of gout include:  Intense pain at joints. Most commonly at the base of the big toe. The joint involved can also be the feet, ankles, knees and wrists. Gout usually only affects one joint at a time, but can affect many joints, especially if the underlying cause of gout is not addressed. Joint discomfort after the initial attack. Redness and other signs of inflammation, for example warmth, swelling and tenderness. Decreased ability to move at the affected joint. A diet high in purine-rich foods and beverages with high levels of fructose (sodas and soft drinks) can put you at risk for gout. The foods that commonly act as triggers for gout include:  Beer and liquor Sugary soft drinks Fatty foods (fried foods, butter, margarine, high-fat dairy products) Organ meats (liver, kidneys, sweetbreads (brain)) Beef, chicken, pork,bacon, veal, venison (Red meats are high in purines. White meats such as chicken and pork are low and in moderation are safe. Directly from gout pamphlet from dietary articles) Asparagus is also high in purines. Anchovies, sardines, herring, mussels, codfish,scallops, trout, haddock, crab, oyster, lobster, shrimp Gout can occur in all ages, but most commonly in adult men and postmenopausal women. However, there are factors other than diet can have a big impact on whether you get gout or not. These include:  Obesity or being overweight Untreated high blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart and kidney disease Medications, including thiazide diuretics (water pills), low dose aspirin, immunosuppressant drugs Family history of gout Recent surgery or trauma: If you control the amount of purines in your diet, but drop a heavy object on your toe, this could still trigger an acute attack.

Summary:
Look for the symptoms of gout. Assess whether your diet may promote gout. Assess your risk factors for gout.