Gout-Cha!

Gout-Cha! provides comprehensive daily management for individuals with gout. Key features include: • Purine counting from photos or text • Tracking of water intake, medication, and flares • Uric acid level plotting against EULAR targets • Interactive dietary guidance for specific foods • Multilingual support: English, French, Spanish This application simplifies the complex process of managing gout by providing immediate insights into dietary purine content. Users can simply snap a photo of their meal or type a description to receive an instant purine count, drawing on data from CIQUAL, USDA/NIH, and Kaneko databases. The integrated assistant, "Cha!," offers direct answers to dietary questions, helping users make informed food choices. Beyond diet, Gout-Cha! helps users maintain a holistic view of their condition by tracking essential health metrics. Monitoring hydration, medication adherence, and flare occurrences allows for a clearer understanding of triggers and progress. The app visually plots uric acid levels, enabling users to track their progress towards the EULAR target of 360 µmol/L (6 mg/dL). Ideal for individuals seeking a practical tool to manage gout between flares, Gout-Cha! empowers users to proactively prevent attacks through informed diet and consistent tracking. It's an indispensable companion for anyone needing to monitor purine intake and maintain optimal uric acid levels.