I looked for foods that can cause gout, found this
http://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/gout/articles/gout-foods.php
From what I have seen red meat can add to or cause it as can a diet with alcohol or fatty foods. I'm not positive but looked it up and found others discussing
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gout/Is-gout-genetic/show/1615333
Hi if it is gout I have heard that cherry juice can help. Drink lots of water. I will try to find an answer, Dee