Short answerVerdict: Supported. The NHS lists dehydration among possible triggers for a gout attack and recommends drinking plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated. That does not mean dehydration is the only cause of a flare.
Verdict: Supported. The NHS lists dehydration among possible triggers for a gout attack and recommends drinking plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated. That does not mean dehydration is the only cause of a flare.
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