After the Tet holiday with a rich diet, gout patients need to pay special attention to prevent gout attacks from recurring.
Adjust your diet
Limit purine-rich foods: Avoid red meat, seafood and animal organs, as they can increase uric acid levels in the blood.
- Increase green vegetables and fruits: Green vegetables and fresh fruits not only provide vitamins and minerals but also help reduce uric acid.
- Drink enough water: Maintaining daily water intake helps the kidneys eliminate uric acid through urine, reducing the risk of urate crystal formation.
Exercise regularly
Gentle exercise such as walking, swimming or yoga helps improve blood circulation and supports the uric acid excretion process.
Avoid alcohol and alcoholic beverages
Limit beer and alcohol because these substances can increase uric acid levels and stimulate gout attacks.
Regular health monitoring
Check uric acid levels by performing regular blood tests to monitor uric acid levels and adjust diet and lifestyle promptly.
Drink plenty of water
Make sure you drink plenty of water. Even in cold weather, if you don't drink enough water, you can easily become dehydrated. Uric acid levels increase due to dehydration, making it harder for your kidneys to remove excess uric acid from your blood. If you are dehydrated, you are more likely to have a gout attack.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and following the above measures will help you effectively prevent gout attacks from recurring after the Tet holiday.
