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

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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.

Answered 3/19/2015

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None: There are no symptoms of an elevated uric acid. The symptoms are related to complications such as acute gouty arthritis or kidney stones.

Answered 11/16/2020

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