A gout attack can last for about four days to months at a time. Research has shown that gout is more common in men and people who are obese. If a person is prone to gout attack, then diet plays a key role in keeping it under control. - See more at: http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/5-gout-causing-foods-to-avoid/#sthash.s9bn2HUq.dpuf