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When people talk about uric acid problems, most instantly think of gout—often characterized by intense pain in the big toe. For years, uric acid has been mostly associated with gout, a painful form of arthritis. But recent research has started painting a more complex picture. It turns out, uric acid may be quietly playing a bigger role in some of …

High uric acid, or hyperuricemia, has in the last few years become quite common, wherein there is a build up of uric acid in the blood. Usually, the condition does not cause many symptoms initially, but if left untreated, it can affect your kidneys, and even cause heart attack. Studies show that even people without genetic, or traditional heart risk …