Stuff like salami, hot dogs, pepperoni, bologna, ham, bacon and SPAM all normally contain sodium nitrate as one of the ingredients. Fresh meats generally do not contain any added chemicals, so the question is, Why is sodium nitrate added to all of these processed meats?.
Drug treatment is recommended on a long-term basis for: 1  frequent attacks of gout and signs of tophi under the skin (tophi are small white lumps that can form under the skin). 2  evidence of joint damage â either in terms of associated symptoms or damage detected by X-ray. 3  a history of kidney stones.
Home Care for a Gout Flare-Up. If your gout has been diagnosed and your doctor has given you medicine for a gout flare-up, take the medicine as directed when you know you are having a flare-up. In most cases, that will probably be as soon as the first signs of gout begin.