What Are The Causes Of High Uric Acids In The Body?

By Chitra Shah
12 Aug 2024, 12:00 IST

Are you struggling with the symptoms of high uric acid levels? Then check out these common causes of high uric acid to prevent it at an early stage.

URIC ACID

High uric acid levels medically known as Hyperuricemia can have many painful symptoms like joint pain, body aches, swelling, etc.

DEHYDRATION

Inadequate water intake can increase the risk of high uric acid levels in the body, which can result in joint pain and swelling.

EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL INTAKE

Consuming excess alcohol is one of the most common and prominent causes of high uric acid. Alcohol intake can damage your liver and kidneys.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Fluctuating blood pressure or high blood pressure for a longer period of time can also increase uric acid in the body.

PURINE RICH DIET

Regular consumption of a purine-rich diet (a diet containing a high amount of animal products like kidney, liver, or chicken breast) can also result in high uric acid levels.

EXPERT'S ADVICE

Prof (Dr) Debabrata Mukherjee, the director of Nephrology & Renal Transplant, Max Hospital, Gurugram, shared these common causes of high uric acid levels in the body.

LIMITATION

Dr Mukherjee added that causes and symptoms can vary from person to person and in rare cases, it also depends on genetics.

CONCLUSION

If you are facing any symptoms of high uric acid, immediately consult a certified healthcare professional.