Gout can have a genetic component, as genetic factors are one of the pathogenic mechanisms of gout. The development of gout has a tendency of family aggregation, and among patients with primary gout, about 1/5 to 1/4 have a family history of gout, suggesting that it is genetically related. Gout can result when there is an abnormality in a gene governing purine metabolism-related enzymes or a mutation in the human uric acid anion transporter gene. In addition, age, gender, dietary habits, and abnormal kidney function are also required for gout to occur. Therefore, people with close relatives suffering from gout should go to the hospital regularly to monitor their blood uric acid level and other health indications, and avoid drinking alcohol in daily life, avoid high-purine diet, increase the amount of water consumption, and control body weight in order to prevent gout as much as possible. Gout patients are advised to go to the rheumatology department of regular hospitals for detailed consultation.