High intake of purine-rich foods
Alcohol and substance use
Additional Risk Factors
Frequent caffeine or alcohol consumption
Wellness coaching service
Healthy food delivery
Family history of gout
Uric acid supplements
Use of iodine-based contrast for X-rays
Chronic stress
Conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol
Symptoms
High uric acid often goes unnoticed at first. However, one major complication is gout, caused by uric acid crystals building up in the joints.
Uric acid supplements
Uric acid medication
Other signs include:
Swollen, red, or painful joints
Limited joint movement—especially in fingers, knees, ankles, heels, and toes
Joint deformities in severe cases
Recurrent kidney stones causing back pain and difficulty urinating
Treatment
