Gout has some genetic correlation but is not necessarily passed on to offspring. Gout can be categorized into primary gout, secondary gout and idiopathic gout. Primary gout has a certain genetic correlation, the current research found that the genetic cause of gout belongs to polygenic chromosomal dominant inheritance, the incidence of gout in women is low but heredity is higher than that of men, the more generations of gout in the family, the more the number of people suffering from gout, the greater the possibility of heredity, the greater the heredity. Hereditary gout has an earlier onset than other types of gout, and the condition progresses faster and the prognosis is relatively poor. However, the existence of a family history of gout does not mean that the offspring will definitely suffer from gout, but patients with a family history of gout should control their diets and have their urine and blood uric acid levels checked on a regular basis. It is recommended that gout patients go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized diagnosis and treatment.