Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MDKey TakeawaysEating low-fat dairy can help reduce uric acid levels.Drinking water can reduce recurrent gout attacks by up to 46%.Organ meats and red meats can ...

High uric acid levels can silently damage joints and kidneys if ignored. Knowing which foods worsen the condition can help prevent painful flare-ups.

Hyperuricemia is when you have too much uric acid in your blood. This condition can lead to health problems such as gout and kidney stones.‌ Around one out of every five people has a high uric acid ...

A viewer says they have high uric acid, according to a recent lab they had done. Dr. Lacey Anderson has information on causes and treatments for high uric acid. A high uric acid level can cause gout ...

Eating high-purine foods, sugar, and alcohol during festivals increases uric acid production and slows its removal Hydration, low-purine foods, and activity help keep uric acid levels balanced ...

Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average, ...

High uric acid, or Hyperuricemia is a condition when your body produces too much uric acid, a waste product from the breakdown of purines. The condition can be extremely painful, and can lead to gout, ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex relationship ...