Hyperuricemia

When to make a doctor’s appointment

See a doctor if:

• Warm, red, swollen, painful, or throbbing joints
• Recurring gout attacks or joint inflammation

Self-care

Weight loss, regular exercise, and limiting use of rich or processed foods and alcohol may help reduce uric acid levels.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a doctor if:

• Warm, red, swollen, painful, or throbbing joints
• Recurring gout attacks or joint inflammation