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Can a kidney ok in creatinine and no protein in uric fail to flush uric acid? is this treatable? already consuming low purine diet but still 7.8.
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See below: It would require an in-person evaluation to determine the need, if any, for treating your elevated uric acid level. Please consult these links for information and discuss the matter with your doctor. http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/high-uric-acid-level/basics/definition/sym-20050607 http://www.rheumatology.org/Portals/0/Files/ACR%20Guidelines%20for%20Management%20of%20Gout_Part%201.pdf
Answered 11/27/2016
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