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33 year old husband has 7.9 uric acid levels in blood. bun levels and creatinine are normal. is this uric acid level a concern? what can cause this?

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Diuretics, dehydrati: Diurietics, dehydration, diet. Review with physician to identify causes and what to do.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 11/18/2017

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