Can gout attacks still occur when uric acid levels are normal?
Mar 28, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Aihua
Introduction
Generally, gout attacks can still occur even when uric acid levels are within the normal range. Gout usually requires lifestyle modifications along with medication to help alleviate the condition. Although maintaining normal uric acid levels helps reduce the frequency of flare-ups, irregular作息 (daily routines), prolonged熬夜 (staying up late), excessive exercise, or exposure to cold temperatures may affect uric acid excretion and trigger gout attacks.
Gout attacks are usually influenced by various factors, so gout may still occur even when uric acid levels are normal. The specific analysis is as follows:
After a gout attack, it is generally necessary to immediately adjust lifestyle and simultaneously use medications that inhibit uric acid production and promote uric acid excretion to help alleviate the condition. Although maintaining uric acid levels within the normal range helps reduce the frequency of recurrence, irregular作息 (lifestyle), prolonged熬夜 (sleep deprivation), excessive exercise, or exposure to cold temperatures can affect uric acid excretion and trigger gout attacks.
Generally, strictly limiting high-purine diets in daily life, avoiding excessive obesity, and refraining from using medications that increase blood uric acid levels are typically helpful in preventing gout.
