Gout can eat potato chips. Gout is caused by hyperuricemia of urate crystals deposited in the joints around the formation of a crystalline arthritis, the pathophysiological basis of hyperuricemia, so you need to limit the intake of purine in the daily diet, because excessive intake of purine, will be metabolized into uric acid in the body, resulting in an increase in blood uric acid. Every 100g potato chips, contains about 32mg purine, belongs to the low purine food, usually does not affect the level of uric acid in the body, so you can eat potato chips during the gout, but need to pay attention to, should pay attention to moderation, excessive consumption of potato chips and other puffed food, may cause indigestion, constipation and other discomforts. During the gout period, it is recommended to avoid the intake of seafood, animal offal, thick broth and other high-purine food, and at the same time need to pay attention to strict abstinence from alcohol, drink more water. Avoid strenuous exercise and keep the joints warm during gout attacks. It is recommended that patients diagnosed with gout go to the hospital in a timely manner and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor.