Patient's question:
Hello, my child is 13 years old. In the previous period, he was hospitalized for a week due to a bacterial infection and fever, receiving five IV drips every day. After a week, three tests showed high uric acid levels, over 500. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Do not rule out blood diseases. Please undergo further tests to confirm the diagnosis. Your daughter's condition is primarily due to dietary adjustments. Excessive uric acid can lead to gout, requiring special attention. It is necessary to avoid foods such as animal organs, seafood, and beer. Drinking more water and exercising can help with uric acid metabolism. Uric acid is produced through the oxidation of purine substances in the body. If, under normal purine dietary conditions, the fasting serum uric acid level is higher than normal for two consecutive days, it can be diagnosed as hyperuricemia.