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Avoid meats such as liver, kidney and sweetbreads, which have high purine levels and contribute to high blood levels of uric acid. Red meat. Limit serving sizes of beef, lamb and pork. Seafood. Some types of seafood — such as anchovies, shellfish, sardines and tuna — are higher in purines than are other types.
Symptoms. Gout Enlarge image. The signs and symptoms of gout almost always occur suddenly, and often at night. They include: Intense joint pain. Gout usually affects the big toe, but it can occur in any joint. Other commonly affected joints include the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers.
Overview. Pseudogout (SOO-doe-gout) is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden, painful swelling in one or more of the joints. Episodes can last for days or weeks. Pseudogout is formally known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease or CPPD. But the condition is commonly called pseudogout because of its similarity to gout.
Water. Tea or coffee without cream. As you start feeling better, your doctor will recommend that you slowly add low-fiber foods. Examples of low-fiber foods include: Canned or cooked fruits without skin or seeds. Canned or cooked vegetables such as green beans, carrots and potatoes (without the skin)
No specific foods are known to trigger bouts of diverticulitis symptoms, also called attacks. And no special diet has been proved to prevent attacks. With diverticulitis, irregular bulging pouches in the wall of the large intestine become inflamed. That can cause symptoms such as pain in the stomach area, fever and changes in stool.
Some of the foods that are allowed on a low-fiber diet include milk, cheese, yogurt, meat, fish and eggs. People who are lactose intolerant should avoid milk and dairy products if they cause stomach pain or diarrhea. The ability to digest food varies from person to person. A health care provider may recommend a diet that is more or less limited ...
Tyramine (TIE-ruh-meen) is an amino acid that helps regulate blood pressure. It occurs naturally in the body, and it's found in certain foods. Medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) block monoamine oxidase, which is an enzyme that breaks down excess tyramine in the body. Blocking this enzyme helps relieve depression.
Warfarin is a blood-thinning medicine that helps treat and prevent blood clots. There's no special diet for people who take warfarin. But some foods and drinks can make it harder for warfarin to prevent blood clots. It's important to pay attention to what you eat and drink while taking this medicine.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Prescription strength NSAIDs include naproxen (Naprosyn) and indomethacin (Indocin). NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding and decreased kidney function, especially in older adults. Colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare). Low-dose pills of this gout drug are also effective for pseudogout.
Allowed fresh foods. Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet: Fruits and vegetables. Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms. Eggs. Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry. Most low-fat dairy products.