1
: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood
2
: a mass or aggregate especially of something fluid often gushing or bursting forth
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The idea is simple: Pop gout a few frozen pods and toss them into the wash.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and gout have been reported by some users.
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Nightshades have not been found to worsen gout symptoms or cause gout flares.10 Many of these foods are also low in purines and can be helpful for not triggering flares.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
However, other helpful substances in tomatoes may reduce inflammation and gout symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
Diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and gout have been reported by some users.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Nightshades have not been found to worsen gout symptoms or cause gout flares.10 Many of these foods are also low in purines and can be helpful for not triggering flares.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
However, other helpful substances in tomatoes may reduce inflammation and gout symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
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“Gout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gout. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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gout
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: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood
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