Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MDKey TakeawaysEating low-fat dairy can help reduce uric acid levels.Drinking water can ...

A Mediterranean-inspired plant-based diet improved self-reported measures of gout as well as uric acid levels, a pilot study has found. Some foods are considered to be proinflammatory and generally ...

Purines are one of the most common chemical compounds on the planet. There are two kinds of purines: endogenous and exogenous. Exogenous purines are absorbed by the body through the foods that you eat ...

High uric acid, or Hyperuricemia is a condition when your body produces too much uric acid, a waste product from the breakdown of purines. The condition can be extremely painful, and can lead to gout, ...

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of the chemical uric acid in your joints. It typically onsets suddenly and causes symptoms like intense joint pain, inflammation, and redness. The ...

About 20% of people have high uric acid levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. About two-thirds of people with high uric acid levels, however, don't experience any symptoms. Here's what you need to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have gout in my big toes. Does uric acid cause gout? Also, I read that gout is caused by red meat and seafood.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has had five or six attacks of what certainly seems to be gout in her toes. Her doctor stopped her diuretic and did a blood test. But since the change in meds she had ...

Festivals often trigger uric acid spikes due to a perfect storm of high-purine foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol, combined with reduced activity. This combination elevates uric acid production while ...