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Does high uric acid mean my kidneys are not capable enough to excrete it? if yes will my kidneys eventually fail?

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High uric acid.: A high uric acid level in the blood means you’re either producing too much or excreting too little. Testing can help figure out which applies to you. If you’re an under-excreter, it doesn’t mean your kidneys are guaranteed to fail.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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