River prawns are generally not recommended for people with gout. Gout is a disease that causes pain in and around the joints due to high uric acid levels in the body leading to the deposition of uric acid crystals, and is associated with disturbances in purine metabolism as well as reduced excretion of uric acid. Gout is generally manifested as one or more joint pain, typically characterized by the formation of gout stones. River shrimp contains high purine, purine elevation there is a risk of triggering gout attacks, so gout patients are generally not recommended to eat river shrimp. Other seafood with high purine content is also not recommended to avoid aggravation of the condition. Therefore, gout patients in the diet should pay attention to reduce or even avoid the intake of high-purine foods, including animal offal, pork, mutton, and seafood. Reduce the intake of alcohol and fructose-rich beverages, and make sure to drink enough water to promote the body’s uric acid discharge. Gout patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation.