BackPublished on June 17, 2023
Hyperuricemia
A high level of uric acid in the blood. This can be linked to gout or kidney stones.
Self-care
Weight loss, regular exercise, and limiting the use of rich or processed foods and alcohol may help reduce uric acid levels.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a health care professional for:
- Warm, red, swollen, painful or throbbing joints.
- Recurring gout attacks or joint inflammation.