A gout flare-up can be triggered by:

• Consuming a lot of alcohol
• Consuming a very fatty meal
• Dehydration
• A high temperature (as a result of illness)
• Trauma (for example, a joint injury)
• Certain medications, such as aspirin, diuretics, and blood pressure medications including beta-blockers. If you are concerned about your medications triggering a flare-up, please speak with your rheumatologist.