Does soda have an effect on gout?

Soda water has a certain effect on gout.

Soda water is alkaline, which helps to alkalize urine and increase urine pH after drinking. This is helpful to promote the dissolution and excretion of uric acid. When urine is alkaline, urate is more easily dissolved in urine, thus reducing the deposition of urate crystals in kidneys and joints, reducing the risk of gout attacks. Drinking soda water in moderation can increase urine volume to a certain extent. For

gout patients, diet control, regular rest, proper exercise, and the use of uric acid lowering drugs under the guidance of a doctor are the key to controlling the disease. At the same time, excessive drinking of soda may also bring some adverse reactions, such as gastrointestinal discomfort. Patients should choose to drink reasonably according to their own conditions, and regularly monitor uric acid levels and physical conditions, so as to adjust the treatment plan in time.