Can you eat chicken thighs during a gout attack

It is recommended not to consume poultry meats such as chicken thighs during a gout attack. Blood uric acid comes partly from human tissue metabolism and partly from food, and elevated blood uric acid is the direct cause of gout attacks. Poultry foods such as chicken thighs and breasts are usually high in purines and are generally classified as high-purine foods in food categorization. For people with gout or high blood uric acid, consuming chicken thighs, chicken breasts and other poultry foods will lead to increased blood uric acid levels, which can cause joint pain and other acute gout attacks. In the acute stage of gout attack, chicken legs, chicken breast and other foods may also cause deepening of pain, pain prolongation, etc., so it is not recommended to consume during this period. If gout is detected, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the diagnosis and treatment.