Cherries and Gout Can cherries treat gout? If you were recently diagnosed with gout, don’t worry, you are not alone. Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis disease. The prevalence of gout among US adults in 2015-2016 was estimated to be 3.9%, with a higher tendency among males than females. What is gout? Gout is an inflammatory disease that arises due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals in your joints, especially the big toe, ankle, and knees. It surfaces as painful flare-up episodes followed by a period of remission. The flare-up episode includes pain, redness, and swelling of the joint. Uric acid is the by-product your body produces when metabolizing purines. Purines are present in meats and plants. High purines concentration food to be avoided include: - Meat, liver, heart, and kidney - Seafood, particularly anchovies and herring ...