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A high uric acid level can be the result of the body making too much uric acid, not getting rid of enough of it or both. Causes of a high uric acid level in the blood include: Diuretics (water retention relievers) Drinking too much alcohol.
High levels or uric acid, one of the body’s waste products, can be a sign of gout or kidney stones. Learn what a uric acid blood test tells you, how it’s done, and what the results mean.
Summary. Uric acid levels are typically 2.5–7.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in males and 1.5–6.0 mg/dL in females. Low levels are rare, but high levels can lead to gout, kidney...
The quickest way to lower your uric acid levels is by taking prescription medications like colchicine, xanthine oxidase inhibitors, and probenecid (Probalan).
Hyperuricemia causes uric acid to clump together in sharp crystals. These crystals can settle in your joints and cause gout, a painful form of arthritis. They can also build up in your kidneys and form kidney stones. Hyperuricemia is very treatable.
This article defines a normal uric acid level and explores potential causes of an elevated level. It will also review conditions related to high uric acid levels, such as gout and uric acid kidney stones, and their treatment.
Low uric acid and high uric acid both have risks. Learn about the symptoms of low and high uric acid levels and how they impact your body.
High levels of uric acid in your blood typically indicate that your body is making too much uric acid or that your kidneys aren’t removing enough uric acid from your body.
Some people have high uric acid levels, but never experience gout. And some people have signs and symptoms of gout, but don't have unusual levels of uric acid in their blood. X-ray imaging.
Causes. Symptoms. Risk factors. Diagnosis. Treatment. Diet. Outlook. Hyperuricemia occurs when there’s too much uric acid in your blood. Only about a third of people experience symptoms. If uric...