Funny we just coverd this in class.. Gout is caused by a buuild of of uric acid in the joint.. Gout is also known as the rich mans pain.. Wht cause Uric acid is founf in foods rich in iron and so on.. Like red meat and ETOH... So put down the steak eat a chicken put back the bud light and get some water.. Some people are predestined ot have it.. Like you body will produce a high level of usric acid and will allways suffer form attacks of gout,,so be good and eat right and you should be okay.. But I am in no way a Dr so take his advise first,then ask me lol..And if you done like what either of us stay,, go have a steak and a beer on me lol...