Dietary habits (Purine-rich diet): Regular consumption of foods containing high levels of purine causes uric acid to increase.
Red meat (beef, mutton).
Organ meats (liver, kidney).
Some types of sea fish (sardines, mackerel, shrimp).
Sweet drinks and alcohol:
Alcoholic beverages such as beer.
Soft drinks and packet juices that contain a lot of fructose quickly increase uric acid levels.
Decreased kidney function: When the kidneys are unable to effectively remove uric acid from the blood, it accumulates in the body.
Obesity: Obesity reduces the ability of the kidneys to excrete uric acid from the body.
Some health problems: Diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, psoriasis, etc. can cause increased uric acid.
Medications: Some blood pressure lowering medications (diuretics) can increase uric acid levels.
Heredity: Some people are genetically predisposed to produce more uric acid.
