What are some causes of hyperuricemia besides gout?

Gout is caused by: Hyperuricemia and not vice versa. Other causes of hyperuicemia that can cause gout include hereditary disorders that cause too much or dont eliminate uric acid. Diurectics such as thiazides are a source. Certain teas. Certain blood cancers cause increased uric acid during cancer treatment.. Liver transplants are associated with increased levels. Most importantly is your diet high in purines.

See below: Most hyperuricemia is not related to a specific disease and is caused by bad dietary choices. Cancers, diabetes mellitus, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are some diseases that can cause it.

Other way around: Hyperuricemia causes gout. It is caused by change in production or excretion of urate. Body produces more urate from foods, diseases (psoriasis, cancer, others), alcohol. It excretes less in kidney problems, menopause, and as a side effect of meds like hctz (hydrochlorothiazide). There are other causes. Hyperuricemia is not a disease requiring treatment unless one has gout, kidney stones or, some say kidney dysfunction.