Patients with high uric acid in gout can usually drink soda, and like regular water, drinking more water can promote uric acid excretion.
Soda water, i.e., aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate, is a synthetic carbonated beverage, a drink containing weak alkalinity in which carbon dioxide is pressed into purified drinking water and sweeteners and flavors are added.
Soda, like ordinary water, can promote uric acid excretion by drinking more water. However, studies have shown that soda is not superior to ordinary water in lowering uric acid, and you cannot rely on drinking soda to treat high uric acid.
It is generally recommended that gout patients take 2,500 to 3,000 ml of water orally every day. It can effectively help uric acid excretion.
Whether you drink soda or plain water, it cannot replace the medication for gout. When gout occurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for early and regular treatment.