Patient's question:
I heard from others that people with gout should not eat perch. It is said that perch is also not suitable for gout. Is that right? It's not a saltwater fish, so why can't it be eaten? Thank you, can people with gout eat perch?Doctor's answer:
The patient has gout, which is due to a disorder in protein catabolism or insufficient uric acid metabolism, leading to hyperuricemia, joint pain, swelling, and in severe cases, gout. It is recommended to administer heat-clearing, fire-dispelling, blood-cooling, and blood-activating medications such as Simiao Wan for treatment, along with uric acid-lowering drugs like colchicine tablets. It is also advised to avoid consuming seafood, animal livers, and to follow a low-salt, low-fat, and low-protein diet. Bass is considered a high-protein food and should not be consumed.