Gout, a form of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup, often manifests as sudden, intense foot pain, particularly in the big toe. Recognizing symptoms like swelling, redness, and stiffness is crucial ...

Managing uric acid levels is crucial for preventing conditions like gout, a type of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the blood. While high-purine foods like red meat and seafood are well-known ...

Elevated levels of serum uric acid are associated with a lower risk for depression in adults than lower levels, a new US study suggests.

This study aims to compare the efficacy of different ULTs on serum uric acid (SUC) levels, gout flares, and adverse events (AEs) in gout patients. Methods: Studies comparing the efficacy of febuxostat ...

Having hyperuricemia, or high uric acid levels in the body, can lead inflammation, pain, and in the long run it can also damage in different parts of the body.

The researchers note further that their results could be due to an effect of non-caffeine components found in coffee, which would also explain why coffee affected uric acid levels but tea did not.

Background: Elevated serum uric acid (SUA) is strongly associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors not only lower blood glucose levels but also reduce ...

Waking up with sudden, intense toe pain could be a sign of high uric acid and gout. This often strikes at night due to lower body temperature, dehydra ...