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.
10 Gout Treatments. Treatment for gout focuses on pain relief to better cope with a gout attack. There are a number of natural and medicinal options available that can also be enhanced by lifestyle changes to prevent future attacks. Most mild to moderate gout symptoms can be managed by resting the joints.