Can peanuts cause gout?
Disease description:
I usually enjoy eating peanuts, but now I have gout. I think it might be related to my peanut consumption and would like to know—can peanuts cause gout?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Aihua
Peanuts may trigger gout, a disease caused by disordered purine metabolism. Since peanuts are high in purine, consuming them can induce gout attacks. When suffering from gout, patients can take medications such as probenecid or etoricoxib under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms. During treatment, the diet should primarily consist of light and bland foods.
