Patient was educated on measures for prevention of gout as follows: As metabolism of purines yield uric acid, all food sources rich in purines can ultimately result in excessive uric acid production, which can contribute significantly towards an acute episode of gout. All dietary sources rich in purines, such as organ meats and seafood, must be avoided or consumed sparingly by individuals with history of gout. Also, as uric acid is soluble in water and [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of gout as follows: Purines in the diet (part of proteins we eat) are metabolized to uric acid. Uric acid thus produced in the body is soluble in water and is ultimately excreted in the urine. Gout is a metabolic disorder of uric acid, secondary to excessive blood levels of uric acid. Excessive blood levels of uric acid can result either from increased uric acid production in the body or [...]
Patient was educated on gluten-free diet as follows: Avoiding gluten from the diet happens to be essential feature of management measures for celiac disease. All meats and dairy products are allowed, as they are gluten-free. This involves some lifestyle modifications with avoiding grains consisting of wheat, barley, and oats from the diet. Check for the ingredients of products, such as, crackers, cakes, bread, and other bakery products, to avoid eating any of them made with [...]
Patient was educated on foods to be incorporated in a low fiber diet as follows: Choose white bread and food items made of refined flour over whole grain bread and food items made of whole grains, such as, oats, wheat, barley. Choose well-cooked vegetables over raw and undercooked vegetables. Choose white rice over brown rice. Choose fresh fruits without skin and seeds over dry and whole fruits with skin and seeds. Choose fruit juice with [...]
Patient was instructed on foods to be avoided in low fiber diet as follows: Avoid whole grains such as, oats, wheat, barley, and quinoa and food items made of whole grains, such as, whole grain bread. Avoid any dry fruits, nuts, and seeds, such as, figs, almonds, and pistachios. Avoid any legumes and lentils, such as, black beans and lima beans. Avoid vegetables such as, potatoes with skin, green peas, carrots, tomatoes, and broccoli. Avoid [...]
