Certain health conditions, diet, and genetics can cause high levels of uric acid. Avoiding alcohol and limiting some foods and beverages may help lower levels. Uric acid is a natural waste product ...

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 ...

High uric acid levels in the body can lead to painful conditions like gout, kidney stones, and joint discomfort. While medications are available, making dietary changes is one of the most effective ...

Many people carry elevated uric acid for years without too much pain, until a gout attack or a kidney stone forces a doctor’s visit. Uric acid problems often develop silently because modern lifestyle ...

The body has its own way of telling us things when something is not quite right. High uric acid is one such condition that doesn’t always announce itself loudly in the beginning. Instead, it leaves ...

Credit: istockphoto In addition to medications and diet, supplements may also play a supportive role in reducing uric acid levels. Uric acid in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) seems to be a ...