What causes high uric acid levels in a routine urine test?
I went to the hospital for a physical examination yesterday and had a routine urinalysis. The results showed that my uric acid level was slightly elevated. I would like to know what might cause this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Elevated uric acid levels in a routine urine test can be caused by several factors:
1. Improper diet: Consuming large amounts of high-purine foods, such as organ meats and seafood before the test may increase uric acid production, leading to elevated levels.
2. Hyperuricemia: This is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by impaired purine metabolism. Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism, so metabolic disturbances in purines can easily lead to increased uric acid levels.
3. Gout: Gout is a metabolic disease usually associated with abnormal purine metabolism in the body. If patients do not take medication timely during an attack, uric acid levels may rise, potentially causing symptoms such as joint swelling and pain. Patients should promptly follow medical advice to take medications such as febuxostat tablets, allopurinol tablets, and indomethacin tablets for treatment.
4. Fatty liver: Fatty liver is commonly associated with factors such as obesity and improper diet, which can easily lead to abnormal liver function, thereby affecting uric acid metabolism and causing elevated uric acid levels. Patients often experience additional discomforts such as pain in the liver area, abdominal distension, and loss of appetite.
