Question 1

what medications can cause high uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Water pills.: Diuretics (water pills) are the most common meds that elevate the serum uric acid.

Question 2

can excessive food intake cause high uric acid?

Accepted Answer

If the wrong foods: If you are ingesting excessive levels of shell fish, red meat, alcohol or other foods high in purines, than you will push up your uric acid.  On the contrary, if for example, you ingested large quantities of salmon, this would probably bring your uric acid down.  Your diet does make a difference with gout.

Question 3

can hypothyroidism cause high uric acid levels?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid levels: Yes it can. It is due  to decreased renal plasma flow and decreased irate excretion in hypothyroidism.

Question 4

should a 53 yom be concerned because of an enlarged gallbladder?  what could cause an enlarged gallbladder? high uric acid levels gout and kidney stns

Accepted Answer

Not by itself : An enlarged gallbladder by itself is not necessarily concerning unless associated with intermittent bouts of cholecystitis.  High uric acid levels may be associated with gout.

Question 5

does or can hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) cause "high" uric acid levels?  dr put me on allopurinol but i don't have gout or never have had.

Accepted Answer

Metabolic problem: Elevated uric acid levels besides  gout attacks ,  possibly may also lead severe systemic problems , as some times my deposit in the eyes  retinal vessels , heart muscle  blood  vessels of other critical areas , to prevent these comp,actions your doctor wants the levels down, always get hydrated drink plenty of fluids

Question 6

what causes high uric acid, and how can i remediy it?

Accepted Answer

See details: There are basically 2 causes: your body makes too much uric acid or your kidneys excrete too little. There is no need to do anything about it unless there is a history of gout, kidney stones or significant kidney disease.

Question 7

what causes a high uric acid? whether it can be cured?

Accepted Answer

Several: Some have a deficiency that makes them unable to eliminate enough uric acid.  Others produce too much.  Chemotherapy causing the bursting of blood cells can cause high uric acid.  Uric acid when too high can cause kidney stones and gout attacks.  It is unhealthy for the blood vessels.  A diet low in purines (search web for "gout diet" or "low purine diet") can help.  Meds sometimes are needed.

Question 8

what are the symtoms of high uric acid levels and what might cause them?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid symptoms: Many patients have no symptoms of high uric acid (ua) levels. Once they have a gouty attack, symptoms are readily perceived.  People who drink excessively can make their blood more acidotic which can precipitate gouty attacks. It is best to lower your ua as it is increasing be found to be a cardiovascular risk factor. See a physician to see if there are drugs that can lower your serum ua level.

Question 9

what causes uric acid levels to get to high and lead to gout?

Accepted Answer

2 Causes: Excess uric acid is either caused by under excretion (kidneys) or overproduction. The latter is often due to an enzyme deficiency, and made worse by a high purine (protein) diet. A low purine diet, good hydration and talking to your doctor about possibly taking Allopurinol should help.

Question 10

im fond on eating tofu, is it the cause i have a high level in uric acid?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Diet has relatively minor effect on serum uric acid levels.

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