Dietary habits:
Foods high in purines: Excessive consumption of red meat (beef, mutton), certain types of fish (sardines, mackerel), and organ meats (liver, kidneys).
Sweet drinks: Soft drinks and packaged juices containing fructose quickly increase uric acid levels.
Alcohol consumption: Especially beer increases the level of uric acid in the body.
Kidney failure: When the kidneys are unable to completely remove uric acid from the blood, it accumulates in the blood.
Obesity: In obese people, the body produces more uric acid and it becomes difficult for the kidneys to remove it.
Medications: Use of blood pressure lowering drugs (diuretics), painkillers, etc.
Genetic factors: Some people are born with a tendency to produce more uric acid.
Other health problems: Diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid problems can also cause high uric acid levels.
