Hyperuricemia
Definitions
Self-care
Weight loss, regular exercise, and limiting the use of rich or processed foods and alcohol may help reduce uric acid levels.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a health care professional for:
- Warm, red, swollen, painful or throbbing joints.
- Recurring gout attacks or joint inflammation.
© 1998-2024 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use