The Condition"...Among the more common predisposing factors are kidney failure from any cause, diuretics, dehydration, hormonal diseases, alcohol consumption and using low doses of aspirin..." Relationship to Dehydration"Gout can be caused by dehydration and the use of diuretics such as coffee or alcohol..." Recommendation Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance"Intake of diuretics (chiefly coffee and alcohol) should be reduced/avoided as far as possible..." Recommendation against Aspirin"Among the more common predisposing factors for hyperuricemia are kidney failure from any cause, diuretics, dehydration, hormonal diseases, alcohol consumption and using low doses of aspirin..."