What causes it?
Uric acid is a product of the metabolism of purines (components of proteins) and occurs naturally in the body.
Since there are more purines in the body, increase uric acid concentrations in blood. This is known as hyperuricemia. Normal concentrations of uric acid in the blood are 7mg/dl for men and women 6 mg / dl. The more time the hyperuricemia, the greater the possibility of developing the proverbial drop. Why starts to rise abnormally?
The accumulation is given by alterations in the metabolism of uric acid, which can be inherited.
There are two risk factors are not modifiable:
1. Elderly:
It has been shown that the risk of developing gout increases with advancing age, and clinical manifestations of gout, increasing at a longer duration of hyperuricemia. Therefore, people who have maintained for several years, high uric acid levels will have a greater chance of showing signs and symptoms of gout.
2. Sex
I have high uric acid …. More and more people to be his annual checkup with the doctor received the news of