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My uric acid is 7 based on the last serum uric acid test. i eat beef a lot, and i feel numbness and heat in my knees and feet. what should i do?

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Dr. Howard Feinberg answered

See a doctor: What you are describing does not sound like acute gout. Chronic gout could cause these symptoms but would normally follow prior episodes of gout. You should see a doctor for a diagnosis.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 12/6/2013

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Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

See your PCP for ---: Evaluation/investigations for your numbness/painful joints, etc.. Your uric acid is well within normal range.

Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

My uric acid is 7 based on the last serum uric acid test. i eat beef a lot, and i feel numbness and heat in my knees and feet. what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Howard Feinberg answered

Dr Gelin agreed

Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

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