High Uric Acid: Causes, Symptoms & Gout-Friendly Diet
Uric acid is a chemical produced when the body breaks down purines, found in many foods. Excess uric acid—calledhyperuricemia—can damage organs and joints, often leading to gout.
High uric acid may result from the body producing too much, not eliminating enough, or both. Common causes include:
Kidney stone symptomscaused by uric acid:
Low uric acid is rare, but may cause dehydration due to frequent urination.
Diet plays a key role in managing gout alongside medication and lifestyle changes.
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