RAISED URIC ACID IN THE BLOOD
Hyperuricemia
Raised uric acid in the blood that may lead to gout attacks, kidney stones or uric acid deposits in joints and tissues. Managed with diet, hydration and urate-lowering medical therapy.
ABOUT THIS CONDITION
What is Hyperuricaemia
Hyperuricaemia is the medical term for raised levels of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is produced naturally as the body breaks down purines from food and tissue turnover. When levels rise too high, uric acid crystals can form and deposit in joints (causing gout attacks), in the kidneys (causing kidney stones) and in soft tissues (causing visible lumps called tophi). Many people with high uric acid have no symptoms — a condition known as asymptomatic hyperuricaemia. Common contributors include a diet rich in purines (red meat, seafood, alcohol — especially beer), obesity, dehydration, certain medications, kidney disease and inherited factors. Management focuses on lifestyle and dietary changes, adequate hydration, treatment of underlying causes and urate-lowering medical therapy in selected patients with recurrent gout, kidney stones or very high levels. Dr. Patnam Pravallika Reddy provides complete uric acid evaluation and care at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
SIGNS TO WATCH
Common Symptoms
Symptoms that need attention
WHY IT HAPPENS
Causes & Risk Factors
- Diet rich in red meat, organ meats and seafood
- Excess alcohol intake, particularly beer
- Sugary drinks rich in fructose
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Dehydration and limited fluid intake
- Kidney disease and reduced uric acid excretion
- Certain medications — such as some diuretics
- Inherited tendency and family history
CLINICAL DETAILS
KeyFacts
Blood uric acid testing, with review of joint and kidney symptoms
Specific uric acid targets based on history of gout or stones
Diet, hydration, weight management and urate-lowering medical therapy
Sustained treatment significantly reduces gout attacks and kidney stones
Periodic blood testing and review of joint and kidney health
Available at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
HOW WE TREAT IT
Treatment Approach
Long-Term Urate-Lowering Therapy with Lifestyle Care
The most effective approach combines structured lifestyle and dietary changes, adequate hydration and treatment of underlying causes with long-term urate-lowering medical therapy in patients with recurrent gout, tophi or kidney stones — sustained therapy is key to preventing flares and joint damage.
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Consultation & Assessment
Dr. Pravallika reviews symptoms, diet and family history, examines affected joints and orders blood tests including uric acid and kidney function.
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Treatment Planning
A personalised plan is created based on whether gout, kidney stones or asymptomatic hyperuricaemia is the main issue.
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Medical Management
Lifestyle and dietary modification, urate-lowering medical therapy where indicated and management of associated conditions such as kidney disease.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Regular review of uric acid levels, gout attacks and kidney health, with adjustments to therapy and counselling on prevention.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
Treatment Options
Urate-Lowering Medical Therapy
Long-term medical therapy lowers uric acid below a target level, preventing gout flares and dissolving deposits over time.
Dietary Modification
Reducing intake of red meat, organ meats, seafood, sugary drinks and alcohol significantly helps control uric acid levels.
Hydration
Adequate fluid intake helps the kidneys clear uric acid and reduces the risk of stones.
Treatment of Associated Conditions
Managing obesity, hypertension, diabetes and kidney disease all support better uric acid control.
Regular Monitoring
Periodic blood testing tracks response to therapy and guides any adjustments.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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